All Details About Glitaris M 15 Tablet SR
Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Glitaris M 15 Tablet SR
Description:
Glitaris M 15 Tablet SR 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. It helps in proper utilisation of insulin, thereby lowering the blood sugar level.Glitaris M 15 Tablet SR is a blood sugar-lowering drug which contains a combination of Pioglitazone belonging to the class of thiazolidinediones & Metformin belonging to the class of biguanides. Pioglitazone decreases blood sugar and reverses the effects of Type II diabetes by activating switches (PPAR) inside cells to take up free glucose from blood and decrease its levels in blood. Metformin on the other hand decreases blood sugar by decreasing its formation and increasing its consumption by cells thereby decreasing high blood sugar levels. Glitaris M 15 Tablet SR is used in adults to treat type 2 (non-insulin dependent) diabetes mellitus when treatment with metformin alone is not sufficient.
Glitaris M 15 Tablet SR 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 common side effects like nausea, loss of appetite, taste changes, stomach pain, diarrhea, edema (swelling) and blurred vision. However, these are usually not bothersome. If these do not resolve or worry 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:
Glitaris M 15 Tablet SR is used for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults aged 18 years and older.
Directions For Use:
- Take Glitaris M as a whole with sufficient water. Do not chew, crush or break it. Glitaris M 15 Tablet SR is to be taken with food.
- Always take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
- Do not consume more than the prescribed dose.
- Do not discontinue the medicine on your own without consulting your doctor.
Side Effects:
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
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Flatulence
- Urinary tract infection
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Edema (swelling)
Warning & Precautions:
Glitaris M 15 Tablet SR should not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes or with diabetic ketoacidosis. Some diabetic patients, while taking Glitaris M 15 Tablet SR, might develop a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis. In this condition, there is too much lactic acid accumulated in the blood that can damage the working of your liver and kidney required for the elimination of excess lactic acid from the blood. Before you start taking Glitaris M 15 Tablet SR, tell your doctor if you’ve ever had pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), kidney disease, and low vitamin B12 level. Glitaris M 15 Tablet SR, when used with insulin, may extremely lower the blood sugar level leading to hypoglycemia condition, which can be fatal. In this case, your doctor may adjust the dose by lowering the dose of insulin or Glitaris M 15 Tablet SR. Prolonged intake of Glitaris M 15 Tablet SR may lower your thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH); hence, an annual check-up of TSH is recommended. In rare cases, you may also develop a serious skin reaction known as bullous pemphigoid that requires immediate medical attention. Tell your doctor if you are going to have a diagnostic test with an injection of dye or X-ray contrast agent. The use of Glitaris M 15 Tablet SR should be stopped for a short time before having an X-ray procedure.
Kidney
Glitaris M 15 Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Glitaris M 15 Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Glitaris M 15 Tablet SR is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
Liver
Glitaris M 15 Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Glitaris M 15 Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Glitaris M 15 Tablet SR is generally started with low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and its use is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Pregnancy
Glitaris M 15 Tablet SR 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.
Breast feeding
Glitaris M 15 Tablet SR is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Glitaris M 15 Tablet SR.
Driving
Glitaris M 15 Tablet SR does not usually affect your ability to drive.
FAQs:
Q. Can Glitaris M 15 Tablet SR cause heart failure?
A: Glitaris M 15 Tablet SR can cause fluid retention which cause heart failure.The doctor usually recommends to start from a lower dose and increase the dose, slowly while treating patients who are at risk of heart failure. Heart failure is reported mainly in patients taking insulin & Glitaris M 15 Tablet SR simultaneously.
Q. Can Glitaris M 15 Tablet SR be taken in patients with high blood pressure blood pressure?
A: Glitaris M 15 Tablet SR is contradictory to be used in patients with high blood pressure. Doctors consultation is required before taking this drug in a patient with high blood pressure.
Q. Can Glitaris M 15 Tablet SR affect my ability to drive ?
A: Glitaris M 15 Tablet SR is safe to be taken before driving a vehicle or operating machinery as far as blood sugar levels are stable. A patient is advised to take proper precautions and make sure that Glitaris M 15 Tablet SR is not taken with another blood sugar lowering agent
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