
| Salt Composition: | Pioglitazone (30mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Chemech Laboratories Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Pglit 30mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. Pglit 30mg 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.
Pglit 30mg 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.
Can Pglit 30mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Pglit 30mg Tablet can lead to weight gain, which may be dose-related. This is often due to fat accumulation in the body. However, in patients with heart failure, it could be caused by fluid retention. It's essential to monitor your weight closely if you have heart failure.
Can Pglit 30mg Tablet cause heart failure?
Pglit 30mg Tablet may worsen or speed up heart failure due to fluid retention. Your doctor will usually start with the lowest available dose and gradually increase it while treating patients who have at least one risk factor for heart failure, such as a previous heart attack or coronary artery disease. Heart failure is more common when Pglit 30mg Tablet is used with insulin.
Can you take Pglit 30mg Tablet and metformin together?
Yes, Pglit 30mg Tablet can be used in combination with metformin for adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who have not achieved sufficient blood sugar management with metformin alone. This combination is also suitable for overweight patients with poor blood sugar control.
What time of day should you take Pglit 30mg Tablet?
Pglit 30mg Tablet is usually prescribed to be taken once daily, and it can be taken at any time of the day. However, for consistency, it's recommended to take it at the same time each day. It can be taken with or without food.
How long do I need to take Pglit 30mg Tablet? Can I stop the medicine for some time?
You should continue taking Pglit 30mg Tablet as directed by your doctor. Since treatment for diabetes mellitus is long-term, you may need to take it lifelong. If you need to stop it, consult with your doctor who will suggest an alternative. Do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor, as it may cause blood sugar levels to rise, which could be harmful to you.
Does Pglit 30mg Tablet affect liver?
Yes, Pglit 30mg Tablet may increase liver enzymes. Treatment with Pglit 30mg Tablet should be stopped if liver enzymes increase. Therefore, levels of liver enzymes should be periodically checked while on treatment with this medicine. Pglit 30mg Tablet should not be prescribed to patients with liver disease.
What kind of medicine is Pglit 30mg Tablet? Is it like metformin?
Pglit 30mg 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, making your cells more sensitive to insulin.
Can Pglit 30mg Tablet cause bladder cancer?
Pglit 30mg Tablet may increase the risk of bladder cancer, though it is very rare. If you experience blood in your urine, pain when urinating, or a sudden need to urinate during treatment with this medicine, consult your doctor immediately. Pglit 30mg Tablet should not be used in patients with a prior history of bladder cancer or having bladder cancer.
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. Pglit 30mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Pglit 30mg Tablet.
Breastfeed
Pglit 30mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body. Monitor the breastfed baby's blood sugar during treatment with Pglit 30mg Tablet
Pregnancy
Pglit 30mg 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.