Glimepiride (2mg) + Pioglitazone (15mg)
Pioglar-G Tablet is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
1 Strip of 10 Tablet
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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.
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.
Related Warnings
Alcohol intake may increase or decrease the blood sugar lowering action in an unpredictable way.
Pioglar-G Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Pioglar-G Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.
Monitoring of the breastfed infant"s blood glucose is advisable during maternal therapy with Pioglar-G Tablet
Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is low or high. If this happens, do not drive.
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.
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.
