Pioglar-G Tablet

Introduction Pioglar-G Tablet is a combination medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. This medicine is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Adequate sugar control lessens your risk of heart attack or stroke also. Pioglar-G Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It must be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose. Overdose may lead to low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Some people may develop edema (swelling), cold symptoms, headache, urinary tract infection, diarrhea, nausea, leg pain, reduced blood cell count, infection, and accidental injury. However, these are temporary and usually subside on their own. If these do not resolve or bother you, please consult your doctor. Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any kidney, liver or heart problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor will check your kidney function tests before starting treatment with it. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking it as this may increase the risk of developing some side effects. Uses of Pioglar-G Tablet Type 2 diabetes mellitus Side effects of Pioglar-G Tablet Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you?re worried about them Common side effects of Pioglar-G Edema (swelling) Cold symptoms Headache Urinary tract infection Diarrhea Nausea Leg pain Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets) Infection Accidental injury How to use Pioglar-G Tablet Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Pioglar-G Tablet is to be taken with food. How Pioglar-G Tablet works Pioglar-G Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Pioglitazone and glimepiride. Pioglitazone is a thiazolidinedione which works by increasing the body’s sensitivity to insulin. Glimepiride is a sulfonylurea which works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood glucose. Together, they provide better control of blood sugar. Safety Advice Alcohol UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Pioglar-G Tablet. Pregnancy CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Pioglar-G Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. Breastfeeding SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Pioglar-G Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. Monitoring of the breastfed infant’s blood glucose is advisable during maternal therapy with Pioglar-G Tablet Driving CAUTION Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. Kidney CAUTION Pioglar-G Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pioglar-G Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Pioglar-G Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. These patients can experience very low blood sugar levels which may become normal after a long time. Liver CAUTION Pioglar-G Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Pioglar-G Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Pioglar-G Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease. These patients can experience very low blood sugar levels which may become normal after a long time.