Metgreat GV 2
METGREAT GV (Voglibose 0.2mg, Glimepiride 2mg and Metformin hydrochloride 500mg SR) is a triple-combination medicine for Type 2 diabetes, used when diet/exercise alone aren’t enough; it works by boosting insulin (Glimepiride), reducing liver sugar production & improving sensitivity (Metformin), and slowing sugar absorption after meals (Voglibose) to control blood sugar and prevent complications like kidney/eye damage, heart attack, and stroke, often prescribed in fixed doses like 0.2mg/2mg/500mg.
Description
METGREAT GV (Voglibose 0.2mg, Glimepiride 2mg and Metformin hydrochloride 500mg SR) is a triple-combination medicine for Type 2 diabetes, used when diet/exercise alone aren’t enough; it works by boosting insulin (Glimepiride), reducing liver sugar production & improving sensitivity (Metformin), and slowing sugar absorption after meals (Voglibose) to control blood sugar and prevent complications like kidney/eye damage, heart attack, and stroke, often prescribed in fixed doses like 0.2mg/2mg/500mg.
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Controls high blood glucose levels in adults.
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Reduces Post-Meal Spikes:
Voglibose specifically slows down carbohydrate breakdown, preventing rapid sugar rise after eating.
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Improves Insulin Action:
Metformin increases the body’s response to insulin, while Glimepiride stimulates the pancreas to release more insulin.
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Prevents Complications:
Helps lower risks of diabetic issues like kidney disease, blindness, nerve damage (neuropathy), and cardiovascular events (heart attack, stroke).
- Glimepiride: Stimulates the pancreas to release insulin.
- Metformin: Decreases glucose production in the liver and makes cells more sensitive to insulin.
- Voglibose: Inhibits alpha-glucosidase, delaying sugar absorption in the gut.
- Lifestyle: Must be used with a proper diet and regular exercise.
- Side Effects: Common issues include nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, headache, dizziness, and low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
- When Not to Use: Avoid if you have Type 1 diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis, or severe kidney/liver problems; consult your doctor if pregnant, breastfeeding, or have heart issues.
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