Gippicare AG 500mg/1mg/10mg Tablet

Gippicare AG 500mg/1mg/10mg Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus associated with dyslipidaemia. Gippicare AG 500mg/1mg/10mg Tablet has both lipid and glucose-lowering effects; this helps in lowering blood triglycerides and blood glucose levels as well.

Gippicare AG 500mg/1mg/10mg Tablet contains Atorvastatin, Glimepiride and Metformin. Atorvastatin raises good cholesterol and lowers bad cholesterol. Metformin aids the better use of existing insulin by decreasing the absorption and production of sugar in the body. Glimepiride lowers blood glucose by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas.

In some cases, you may experience side effects such as nausea, diarrhoea, stomach pain, headache, muscle pain, and weakness. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are recommended to consult your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

Do not take Gippicare AG 500mg/1mg/10mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep your doctor informed about all the medications you are taking and your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects/interactions.

Gippicare AG 500mg/1mg/10mg Tablet is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus associated with dyslipidaemia. Gippicare AG 500mg/1mg/10mg Tablet contains Atorvastatin, Glimepiride and Metformin. Atorvastatin is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) that raises good cholesterol and lowers bad cholesterol. It slows the production of cholesterol in the body and decreases the build-up of cholesterol on artery walls. Metformin belongs to a class of medicines called biguanides that aids better use of existing insulin by decreasing the absorption and production of sugar in the body. Glimepiride is the preferred sulphonylurea in those with underlying cardiovascular disease (CAD). It lowers blood glucose by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas. Gippicare AG 500mg/1mg/10mg Tablet has both lipid and glucose-lowering effects; this helps in lowering blood triglycerides and blood glucose levels as well.

• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Stomach pain
• Headache
• Muscle pain
• Weakness

Do not take Gippicare AG 500mg/1mg/10mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of the components. Inform your doctor if you have glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, infection, dehydration, heart problems, kidney or liver problems, if you drink alcohol or if you are due to undergo any surgery, including dental surgery. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Let your doctor know if you are taking any other medicines, including vitamin/mineral supplements and herbal products.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform your doctor if you are taking diuretics (furosemide), anti-diabetic (insulin glargine, dapagliflozin, sitagliptin, empagliflozin, insulin detemir, semaglutide, dulaglutide, liraglutide), hormones (levothyroxine), antacid (esomeprazole), blood thinner (clopidogrel), pain killer (aspirin), beta-blocker (metoprolol).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have rhabdomyolysis (damaging protein is released into the blood due to the breakdown of muscle tissue), lactic acidosis (build-up of lactic acid in the blood), glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, or hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose levels).

• FUROSEMIDE
• INSULIN GLARGINE
• DAPAGLIFLOZIN
• SITAGLIPTIN
• EMPAGLIFLOZIN
• INSULIN DETEMIR
• SEMAGLUTIDE
• DULAGLUTIDE
• LIRAGLUTIDE
• LEVOTHYROXINE
• ESOMEPRAZOLE
• CLOPIDOGREL
• ASPIRIN
• METOPROLOL

• Follow a cholesterol-lowering diet.
• Exercise regularly. It helps in maintaining proper weight and lowers cholesterol.
• Limit salt and sugar intake.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption. 
• Choose healthy fats and cut down on trans fat.
• Include omega-3 fatty acids, fibre-rich food, fruits and vegetables.
• Rest properly, and avoid stress by doing meditation or yoga.

Diabetic dyslipidaemia: Diabetic dyslipidaemia is characterised by increased triglyceride levels, low-density lipoproteins (LDL) and decreased high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels. This condition is common in people with type-2 diabetes mellitus. It is one of the major risk factors for cardiovascular disease in diabetic patients. Lifestyle, genetics, obesity, consumption of high saturated/trans fat, low thyroid levels, and kidney disease could be the cause of dyslipidaemia. Symptoms of diabetic dyslipidaemia include chest pain/tightness, indigestion, heartburn, dizziness, palpitations, shortness of breath, cold sweats, nausea, and vomiting.