Glit 15mg Tablet

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Reviewed byDr. Mohd Izzat Amir Bin AwangDoctor of Medicine (MD), University of Mansoura - Manchester
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Written byDr. Adeline Carol PetersBachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) — Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)

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Overview

Glit 15mg Tablet contains Pioglitazone 15mg and is available as a tablet. It is classified as a prescription medicine and may only be obtained with a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner.

Only product, safety and handling information is published here. Anything beyond that is explained to you directly by your doctor or pharmacist as part of your consultation.

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Directions for Use

Take the tablet once daily, with or without food, at about the same time each day.

Storage Instructions

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children.

Side Effects

  • Weight gain
  • Fluid retention or swelling
  • Muscle aches
  • Headache
  • Risk of bone fractures (especially in women)
  • Upper respiratory tract infections
  • Low blood sugar (when combined with other diabetes medicines)

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to pioglitazone or any ingredient in the tablet
  • Heart failure or a history of heart failure, due to fluid retention risk
  • Active bladder cancer or unexplained blood in the urine, until investigated
  • Severe liver impairment

Drug / Food Interactions

  • Insulin combined with pioglitazone can increase the risk of fluid retention and heart failure and requires closer monitoring.
  • Certain other medicines that affect liver enzymes can change pioglitazone levels.
  • Inform your doctor of all medicines and supplements you are taking.

Quick Tips

  • Report new or worsening swelling of the ankles or feet, or unusual shortness of breath, to your doctor promptly, as these can signal fluid retention.
  • Attend scheduled monitoring for liver function and, in women, bone health.
  • Report any blood in your urine or unexplained bladder symptoms to your doctor.
  • Continue diet and exercise measures alongside this medicine for best blood sugar control.

Ingredients / Active Ingredients

  • Pioglitazone 15mg

Safety Advice

Pregnancy

Safe If Prescribed

This medicine should only be used during pregnancy if prescribed by a doctor after careful evaluation.

Breastfeeding

Limited Data

Limited data on excretion in breast milk. Consult a doctor before use.

Kidney

Use With Care

Use cautiously. Dose adjustment or monitoring may be required.

Liver

Not Advisable

Not recommended in patients with liver disease.

Alcohol

Use With Care

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with this medicine.

Driving

Use With Care

Use caution while driving until you know how this medicine affects you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Product Specifications

ManufacturerTakeda
ClassificationPrescription medicine
Ingredients / Active IngredientsPioglitazone
Pack Size28s
DosageThe usual starting dose is 15mg to 30mg once daily, which the doctor may adjust up to a maximum of 45mg once daily based on blood sugar response; the exact dose is individualised by the treating doctor.
Shelf LifeRefer to the expiry date printed on the packaging.

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