Glita 15mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Stadmed Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Pioglitazone (15mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Glita 15mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Glita 15mg Tablet may be used by itself or along with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food. Take it regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefit. Your doctor will decide what dose is best for you and this may change from time to time according to how it is working.
Directions for Use
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. Glita 15mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Glita 15mg Tablet is an anti-diabetic medication. It works by increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin, a natural substance that helps control blood sugar levels.
Quick Tips
Glita 15mg Tablet helps to control blood sugar level and avoid long-term complications. Take it only as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor. You should continue to exercise regularly eat a healthy diet and take your other diabetes medicines along with Glita 15mg Tablet. Full effects may be visible after several weeks of starting Glita 15mg Tablet. Keep taking it as prescribed by your doctor. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while taking this medicine. Notify your doctor if you experience shortness of breath, heart problems, or any abnormal swelling. Your doctor may monitor your liver function. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms like abdominal pain, yellowing of eyes and loss of appetite.
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Frequently asked questions
Can Glita 15mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Glita 15mg Tablet can lead to weight gain, which may be dose-related. This weight gain could be due to fat accumulation. However, in patients with heart failure, it might be caused by fluid retention in the body. Monitoring weight is crucial in such cases.
Can Glita 15mg Tablet cause heart failure?
Glita 15mg Tablet can cause fluid retention, which may exacerbate or accelerate heart failure. Healthcare providers usually start with the lowest available dose and gradually increase it while treating patients who have at least one risk factor for heart failure (previous heart attack, coronary artery disease, elderly). Heart failure is more common when Glita 15mg Tablet is used with insulin.
Can you take Glita 15mg Tablet and metformin together?
Yes, Glita 15mg Tablet can be used in combination with metformin where sufficient blood sugar management was not possible with metformin alone. This combination of medicines can be used in adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and overweight patients with poor blood sugar control.
What time of day should you take Glita 15mg Tablet?
Glita 15mg Tablet is usually prescribed once daily and can be taken at any time of the day, but it's best to take it at the same time each day. It can be taken with or without food. You should take Glita 15mg Tablet exactly as directed by your doctor.
How long do I need to take Glita 15mg Tablet? Can I stop the medicine for some time?
Continue taking Glita 15mg Tablet as long as your healthcare provider recommends. Treatment for diabetes mellitus is typically long-term, so you may have to take it lifelong. If you need to stop, consult with your doctor who will suggest an alternative. Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, as it may cause blood sugar levels to rise, which could be harmful to you.
Does Glita 15mg Tablet affect liver?
Yes, Glita 15mg Tablet may cause an increase in liver enzymes. Treatment with Glita 15mg Tablet should be stopped if liver enzymes increase. Hence, levels of liver enzymes should be periodically checked while on treatment with this medicine. Glita 15mg Tablet should not be prescribed to patients with liver disease.
What kind of medicine is Glita 15mg Tablet? Is it like metformin?
Glita 15mg Tablet belongs to the thiazolidinediones class of anti-diabetic medicines. It helps control blood sugar levels by improving how your body uses a hormone called insulin. This is done by helping your cells become more sensitive to the insulin your body makes.
Can Glita 15mg Tablet cause bladder cancer?
Glita 15mg Tablet may increase the risk of bladder cancer, though it is very rare. Immediately consult your doctor if you experience blood in your urine, pain when urinating or a sudden need to urinate during treatment with this medicine. Glita 15mg Tablet should not be used in patients with a prior history of bladder cancer or having bladder cancer.
