Uses of GLIMEPIRIDE+PIOGLITAZONE

The combination of Glimepiride + Pioglitazone is used to control blood sugar levels in patients with type II diabetes mellitus when diet, exercise and treatment with conventional therapies (such as metformin, gliclazide, etc.) does not result in adequate sugar control.

Therapeutic Category

Glimepiride + Pioglitazone: Antidiabetic agents

How GLIMEPIRIDE+PIOGLITAZONE works

Glimepiride + Pioglitazone stimulates the pancreas to secrete more insulin (a hormone involved in glucose metabolism). It also makes our body more sensitive to insulin which helps in digesting the circulating sugars (glucose) in the blood, thereby reducing blood sugar levels. Additionally, it can also reduce the glucose produced by the liver.

Common side effects of GLIMEPIRIDE+PIOGLITAZONE

• hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels causing dizziness, shakiness or hunger)
• headache, dizziness
• abnormal vision
• joint pain, back pain, muscle pain
• impotence
• shortness of breath, anaemia
• flatulence
• respiratory infection, sinus infection, sore throat
• weight gain
• numbness

When to consult your doctor

Consult your doctor if you experience:

• unusual shortness of breath or trouble in breathing, rapid increase in weight or localised swelling (oedema), especially in the ankles or legs, unusual tiredness
• blood in your urine, pain while urinating or urgent need to pee
• weak bones, blurred vision
• nausea or vomiting, stomach pain, unusual or unexplained tiredness, loss of appetite, dark urine, yellowing of the skin or the whites of the eyes
• severe decrease in blood sugar levels

Health Tips for GLIMEPIRIDE+PIOGLITAZONE

• Take Glimepiride + Pioglitazone as advised by your physician. Strictly follow the dosing schedule as instructed by the doctor to achieve better results
• Regularly monitor your blood sugar levels as directed by your doctor. This can help you track your response to the medications and make any necessary adjustments in consultation with your healthcare provider
• Follow a balanced and healthy diet recommended by your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian. Consistently monitor carbohydrate intake and try to maintain a consistent meal schedule to help optimize the effects of this medicine
• Regular exercise can help improve insulin sensitivity and overall blood sugar control
• Avoid smoking and consumption of alcohol while taking Glimepiride + Pioglitazone as it may aggravate your existing condition
• Before taking Glimepiride + Pioglitazone, inform your doctor if you have any liver, kidney or heart problems
• You must also inform your doctor if you have any eye problems, hormonal imbalance, alcoholism, or if you are malnourished, starved, on an irregular diet as a precaution
• Glimepiride + Pioglitazone is strictly not recommended for use in patients with type I diabetes mellitus, bladder cancer, severe heart failure or lactic acidosis. It is also not suitable for use in pregnant or breastfeeding women