Glycemo 15mg Tablet SR

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Composition FOR Glycemo 15mg Tablet SR

Pioglitazone(15mg)

food interaction for Glycemo Tablet SR

alcohol interaction for Glycemo Tablet SR

pregnancy interaction for Glycemo Tablet SR

lactation interaction for Glycemo Tablet SR

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alcohol
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Glycemo 15mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Glycemo 15mg Tablet SR.
UNSAFE
Glycemo 15mg 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Glycemo 15mg Tablet SR 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 Glycemo 15mg Tablet SR
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Glycemo 15mg Tablet SR

Pioglitazone(15mg)

Glycemo tablet sr uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

How glycemo tablet sr works

Glycemo 15mg Tablet SR is an anti-diabetic medication. It works by increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin, a natural substance that helps control blood sugar levels.

Common side effects of glycemo tablet sr

Headache, Sore throat, Sinus inflammation, Muscle pain

SUBSTITUTES FOR Glycemo Tablet SR

No substitutes found

Expert advice FOR Glycemo Tablet SR

  • Pioglitazone 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 Pioglitazone.
  • Full effects may be visible after several weeks of starting Pioglitazone. 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. 

Frequently asked questions FOR Glycemo 15mg Tablet SR

Pioglitazone

Q. Can Glycemo 15mg Tablet SR cause weight gain?
Glycemo 15mg Tablet SR commonly causes weight gain which may be dose-related. The reason for this weight gain could be fat accumulation. However, in heart failure patients it could be due to water retention in the body. Therefore, it is important to monitor weight in heart failure cases.
Q. Can Glycemo 15mg Tablet SR cause heart failure?
Glycemo 15mg Tablet SR can cause fluid retention which may aggravate or speed up heart failure. The doctor usually starts with the lowest available dose and increases the dose gradually 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 Glycemo 15mg Tablet SR is used with insulin.
Q. Can you take Glycemo 15mg Tablet SR and metformin together?
Yes, Glycemo 15mg Tablet SR can be used 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.
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Q. What time of day should you take Glycemo 15mg Tablet SR?
It is usually prescribed once daily and can be taken at any time of the day but preferably at the same time each day. It can be taken with or without food. You should take Glycemo 15mg Tablet SR exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
Q. How long do I need to take Glycemo 15mg Tablet SR? Can I stop the medicine for some time?
Continue taking Glycemo 15mg Tablet SR as long as your doctor recommends taking it. Treatment for diabetes mellitus is long-term so you may have to take it lifelong. However, if you have to stop it then 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.
Q. Does Glycemo 15mg Tablet SR affect liver?
Yes, Glycemo 15mg Tablet SR may cause an increase in liver enzymes, and treatment with Glycemo 15mg Tablet SR should be stopped if liver enzymes increase. Hence, levels of liver enzymes should be periodically checked while on treatment with this medicine. Glycemo 15mg Tablet SR should not be prescribed to patients with liver disease.
Q. What kind of medicine is Glycemo 15mg Tablet SR? Is it like metformin?
Glycemo 15mg Tablet SR 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.
Q. Can Glycemo 15mg Tablet SR cause bladder cancer?
Glycemo 15mg Tablet SR 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. Glycemo 15mg Tablet SR should not be used in patients with a prior history of bladder cancer or having bladder cancer.

Content on this page was last updated on 29 November, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)