Glapio 30mg tablet 10s

Name: Glapio
Brand: Everest
SKU: EVEGLA11388
Price: 405.00 PKR
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Brand: Everest

Prescription Required

Type 2 Diabetes Hypoglycaemic excluding Insulin

Glapio 30mg tablet is composed of Pioglitazone (30mg)

Introduction
Primary Uses
Indications
Side Effects
Warnings
Contraindications
FAQS

Introduction

Expert Advice

Avoid this medication if:

You are allergic to this medicine or its contents.

Consult your doctor if:

You are pregnant, planning to have a child, or breastfeeding.
You have any sort of digestive problems
You have a medical history of: Liver diseases, kidney diseases, heart diseases, or bladder cancers.
Inform your physician about any other medication you are taking.
You experience weakness in your bones
You experience breathing difficulties (due to swelling in the lungs)

Be careful about:

Having your meals on time to maintain blood sugar levels
Taking the medicine timely, in the way that your physician has prescribed.
Weight gain, as it is a possible side effect of this medicine.

Primary Uses

Type II diabetes

Indications

This medicine is used in the management of type 2 diabetes particularly in overweight patients.

Side Effects

Some patients might experience visual disturbance and Respiratory infection. Please consult your doctor if you experience any of these symtpoms

Warnings

Pregnancy

Please consult your doctor before taking this medicne.

Lactation

Research suggests that this medicine should be avoided by women who are breastfeeding.

Driving

Please avoid driving when taking this medicine as it may affect your ability to drive.

Alcohol

Please avoid consuming alcohol when taking this medicine.

Precautions

Regular monitoring for cardiac failure is important.

Contraindications

Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you have any of these conditions; hepatic impairment, cardiac failure or history of cardiac failure.

FAQS

What family of drugs does this medicine belong to?

It belongs to a class of drugs known as glitazones, or thiazolidinediones

Can this medicine cause low blood sugar?

This is a possible side effect, but can be avoided if meals are taken regularly. Try to carry sugar or a sugary drink in case you experience lightheadedness, or any other symptoms of low blood sugar.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

You can take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If you remember when it is almost time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose entirely. Do not double your dose to catch up for missed doses.

What will happen if I skip a meal?

If you are not regular with your meals, you may experience symptoms of low blood sugar: Such as palpitation, sweating, dizziness, light headedness etc. In this case, taking sugar can relieve your symptoms.

Will this drug cause swelling?

Using this drug may cause edema (swelling) of the ankles. It may also cause swelling in the lungs, which may lead to breathlessness.

Can this drug be used in the treatment of Poly Cystic Ovarian Disease?

Disclaimer

Dawaai's intention is to make sure that it's consumers get information that is accurate, reviewed by an expert and error-free. However, the information mentioned here should not be used as a replacement for the advice of a qualified physician. The information given here is for informational purposes only, which may not cover all possible precautions, side effects, contraindications or drug interactions. Consult your doctor and discuss your queries related to any medicine or disease.