GP 2 Tablet

GP 2 Tablet is an oral diabetes medicine that contains glimepiride 2 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the sulfonylurea class, which helps lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. GP 2 Tablet is used along with diet, exercise, and sometimes other diabetes medicines to improve blood glucose control. It is not used to treat type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.

How it works: Glimepiride in GP 2 Tablet helps the pancreas release more insulin when blood sugar is high. As a tablet, it is swallowed and absorbed through the stomach and intestines, then works to lower blood glucose over the day.

GP 2 Tablet is the 2 mg strength, which is often chosen when a doctor wants a lower-to-moderate dose of glimepiride or when a person needs a step up from smaller strengths. Compared with GP 4 Tablet, this strength gives less glimepiride per tablet, so it may be better tolerated and allows more careful dose adjustment based on blood sugar response. It is still a prescription-strength medicine, so the exact schedule should be set by a clinician.

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus
• Blood sugar control
• Added to diet and exercise
• May be used with other antidiabetic medicines

• Swallow GP 2 Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew it unless your prescriber tells you to.
• Take it exactly as directed, usually once daily and often with breakfast or the first main meal.
• Do not skip meals after taking glimepiride, because low blood sugar can happen if you do.
• Check your blood sugar regularly so your doctor can adjust the GP 2 Tablet dose if needed.
• If you miss a dose, follow your prescriber’s instructions; do not double up on the next dose.
• Carry a quick source of sugar with you in case of hypoglycemia.

Each GP 2 Tablet contains glimepiride 2 mg. This strength is commonly taken once daily, but the exact dose and timing depend on your blood sugar readings and your doctor’s plan; some people may need a different total daily amount, and glimepiride should not be increased on your own. The maximum daily dose is determined by the prescriber, with adjustment based on response and safety.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Glimepiride may include:

• Low blood sugar, especially if you skip meals or take more than prescribed
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Nausea
• Weight gain
• Stomach upset

• GP 2 Tablet can cause low blood sugar, so use caution with driving, operating machinery, or any activity requiring alertness.
• Alcohol can raise the risk of hypoglycemia and should be limited or avoided unless your doctor says otherwise.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney, liver, heart, adrenal, or pituitary problems, because dose needs may change.
• Use caution if you are not eating well, are vomiting, or have diarrhea, since low sugar risk increases.
• Older adults may be more sensitive to blood sugar drops from glimepiride.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your clinician before using GP 2 Tablet.
• Do not use it to treat type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.

• Insulin and other diabetes medicines can increase the risk of low blood sugar.
• Alcohol can worsen hypoglycemia.
• Some antibiotics, antifungals, and other prescription medicines can change glimepiride levels or effect.
• Warfarin and some other blood thinners may interact with blood sugar control and bleeding risk monitoring.
• Beta-blockers can mask symptoms of low blood sugar like fast heartbeat or tremor.

Store GP 2 Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light, and keep it out of reach of children.