Triplet Information

Triplet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Diabetes. Triplet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The right dosage of Triplet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Triplet are Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. While these are the most often observed Triplet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Triplet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Triplet's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Triplet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Triplet related warnings section.

Triplet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Kidney Disease are examples of such conditions.

Drug reaction of Triplet with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Triplet is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Triplet Benefits & Uses
Triplet Dosage & How to Take
Triplet Side Effects
Triplet Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Triplet with Other Drugs
Triplet Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Triplet
Triplet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Triplet Benefits & Uses

Triplet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes (Read More - 10 Home Remedies for Diabetes)

Other Benefits

Diabetes Type 2

Triplet Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 15 mg pioglitazone, 1 mg glimepiride and 500 mg metformin
Geriatric	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 15 mg pioglitazone, 1 mg glimepiride and 500 mg metformin

Triplet Related Warnings

Is the use of Triplet safe for pregnant women?

The effects of Triplet on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.

Unknown
Is the use of Triplet safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Triplet.

Safe
What is the effect of Triplet on the Kidneys?

Triplet can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Triplet on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Triplet. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Triplet only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Triplet on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Triplet on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Triplet with Other Drugs

Triplet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Aspirin

Furosemide

Triplet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Triplet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Triplet

Is this Triplet habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Triplet is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Triplet as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Triplet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Triplet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Triplet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Triplet

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Triplet and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Triplet

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Triplet with alcohol.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Amaryl (glimepiride)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 272

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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Glucophage® (metformin hydrochloride)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 275-276

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 825-826

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Actos (pioglitazone hydrochloride)

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April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1032-1033

Triplet

Triplet Information

Triplet Benefits & Uses

Triplet Dosage & How to Take

Triplet Related Warnings

Severe Interaction of Triplet with Other Drugs

Triplet Contraindications

Frequently asked Questions about Triplet

Triplet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

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