PGlitz 15 Mg (Pioglitazone)

SKU

CMS1462

USA Brand Name

Actos

Strength

15mg

Generic Name

Pioglitazone

Manufacturer

Cipla, India

## P-Glitz 15 Mg (Pioglitazone)

## What Is The Generic Name For P-Glitz:

Pioglitazone is the generic version for P-Glitz

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To P-Glitz 15 Mg (Pioglitazone):

Actos

## About P-Glitz 15 Mg (Pioglitazone)

P-Glitz 15 mg contains active ingredient, Pioglitazone 15 mg, which is very effective medicine, used to treat Type II Diabetes. You may find this prescription only drug at all the leading online pharmacy stores, drugstores, and medical supply stores. Your doctor may prescribe it with other Antidiabetic drugs.

## Manufacturer:

Cipla (India) is one of the top leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Pioglit 15 mg.

## Strength :

P-Glitz 15 mg containing Pioglitazone, 15 mg per tablet is also available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading online pharmacy stores, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The P-Glitz 15 Mg (Pioglitazone):

P-Glitz 15 mg is used in the treatment of:

Type II Diabetes

## How P-Glitz 15 Mg (Pioglitazone) Works:

P-Glitz 15 mg is an anti-diabetic drug having Pioglitazone which basically increases the body’s sensitivity to insulin, a natural substance that helps control blood sugar levels

## Before You Use P-Glitz 15 Mg (Pioglitazone):

Make sure that you are not:

Allergic

Taking Alcohol

Having liver or kidney disease

Have any other severe disease or abnormality

Make sure that your doctor knows about your medical history (Pre-existing diseases, surgeries, medication, and food supplements)

## What Should You Avoid While Taking P-Glitz 15 Mg (Pioglitazone):

Avoid taking alcohol

Avoid High Fat Diet

Avoid delaying or skipping of meals

Avoid other Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use P-Glitz 15 Mg (Pioglitazone):

You should not take P-Glitz 15 mg if you:

Have ever noticed any allergy due Pioglitazone

Have severe Liver/Kidney Disease

Have any Heart Disease

Have bladder cancer

Have bone fracture issue

Have Asthma or Breathing Problems

Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

Have severe Intestinal Problems

Are taking any other medication which can react with it causing adverse effects

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have Allergy to it

Have bladder cancer

Have Asthma or Breathing Problem

Have any Heart Failure problem

Have Bladder cancer

Have any Kidney or Liver Disease

Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

Are Pregnant/Trying to Conceive/Breastfeeding

Tell your doctor about all the pre-existing Diseases, Surgeries, and Medications you are taking.

## Dosage:

P-Glitz 15 mg contains Pioglitazone used to treat Type II Diabetes. P-Glitz is available in various strengths /substitute and should be given on prescription only. You should consult your doctor for dosage and duration because age and severity of the disease differ from patient to patient which can be judged by your doctor only.

Adults are advised to take P-Glitz 15 mg at a fixed time with or without food or as instructed by your Doctor. It is not recommended for pediatric use. It is also used in combination therapy with other Antidiabetic drugs.

## How Much Of The P-Glitz 15 Mg (Pioglitazone) to Be Used:

Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s instructions to take P-Glitz 15 mg. Do not start taking medicine on your own.

## How To Take The P-Glitz 15 Mg (Pioglitazone):

P-Glitz 15 mg dose is to be taken at a fixed time preferably with or without Food or as directed by your doctor. Swallow the whole tablet as a whole with water without chewing or crushing it. It can be taken with other Antidiabetic medication.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using P-Glitz 15 Mg (Pioglitazone):

You are always advised to take P-Glitz 15 mg as prescribed by your doctor. You are not advised to take it in smaller or higher dose or for a longer time than recommended. Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly in between the course as this may cause adverse effects.

## Overdose:

Contact your doctor immediately if you are suspecting an overdose or visit your nearby hospital for an emergency if you are feeling severe overdose symptoms like Hypoglycemia, irregular heartbeats, disorder of tooth, fracture of bones, etc.

## Missed Dose:

Take every dose of P-Glitz 15 mg at a fixed time regularly. A missed dose of P-Glitz 15 mg should be taken as soon as you remember. Skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose but do not double the doses if you missed once as it may cause serious side effects.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The P-Glitz 15 Mg (Pioglitazone):

Hypoglycemia

Bloody and Cloudy Urine

Painful Urination

Swelling Of Face, Lips, Eyelids, Tongue, Hands and Feet

Difficult and Painful Breathing

Irregular Heartbeat

Weight Gain

Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

Headache

Nausea/Vomiting

Fracture of Bones

Numbness

Severe Muscle Pain

Disorder of Tooth

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

P-Glitz 15 mg may interact with other medicines you are already taking which may produce some adverse effects or may cause your drug not to work properly. Always inform your doctor if you are on other medication, OTC drugs, Herbal Supplements or other mineral or vitamin supplements. It has been reported for the interactions with the following medicines:

Gatifloxacin

Ketoconazole

Gemfibrozil

Aloe Vera

Insulin injection

This medicine also interacts with disease conditions like:

Liver Disease

Congestive Heart Failure

Bladder cancer

Anemia

## Warning And Precaution:

P-Glitz 15 mg is to be used cautiously in conditions like:

Hypersensitivity/Severe Allergy

Heart Failure

Liver Impairment

Bone Fractures

Edema

Bladder Cancer

Excessive Alcohol Intake

Type I Diabetes

Pediatric population

Other Antidiabetic Medicines

Pregnant and Breastfeeding women

Always consult with your doctor to get best possible treatment as Doses will be adjusted according to the severity and complexity of the Disease.

## Things To Remember:

You should go for regular Blood Sugar Test and Liver Function Test

Always carry some candies to avoid sudden Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose)

Follow a planned diet and exercise routine

Keep out of reach of children

Read the information written on the leaflet/insert of the medicine.

Consult your doctor if you have any confusion regarding dose, time and strength of the medicine.

## Indications:

Do not keep on fasting yourself, it will lead to hypoglycemia.

P-Glitz 15 mg should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking this tablet before completion of the course.

## Storage:

Store the P-Glitz 15 mg at room temperature in clean and dry place. Make sure that the tablets should be intact and not damaged.