GLIPON MF FORTE Tablet 10’s

About the drug:
Pioglitazone and Metformin HCl is a combination of an oral medicine given in the treatment of diabetes. This drug is recommended for the type 2 diabetes. It is not given in type -1diabetes.
Uses of the drug:
Pioglitazone and Metformin HCL helps to keep control over blood sugar levels in the body. It is one of the most preferred drugs given in the diabetes. It can be taken alone or with other diabetes medicines.
Working of the drug:
Pioglitazone
Pioglitazone hinders the production and secretion of the glucose by the liver into the blood. It lowers the insulin resistance and improves sensitivity of insulin in muscle and hepatic gluconeogenesis.
Metformin HCl
This ingredient belongs to the class of Biguanides and increases the tolerance of the body towards insulin by lowering the blood glucose levels. It delays intestinal absorption of sugar into the bloodstream after eating. It has an ability to increase the sensitivity of the cells to insulin. It also targets the liver and reduces its capacity to release sugar from the liver.
Manufacturer:
Pioglit MF is manufactured by Sun Pharmaceuticals Ltd and you can easily buy Pioglit MF online at 24x7pharma.com.
Dosage forms and strengths:
Pioglitazone and Metformin HCl combination drug is available in the following strength on our website:

Pioglit MF Forte 15 mg + 850 mg
Pioglit MF 15 mg + 500 mg
Pioglit MF 30 mg + 500 mg

To buy Pioglit MF Forte 15 mg + 850 mg online, visit 24x7pharma.com.
Before you take the drug:
Do not take the drug if you:

Are breastfeeding?
Are pregnant or planning to become pregnant
Are 80 years or older
Are hypersensitive towards any of the ingredients present in this drug
Tell your doctor if you:
Have a history of heart related problems
Have a history of prostate cancer
Have a kidney disease
Have metabolic acidosis
Have fluid retention problems
Have type-1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis

Dosage:
How much to take the drug?
The dose varies from person to person depending upon the severity and the demand of the condition. Hence, you should follow the instructions given by the doctor. Generally, the recommended dosage starts from 15 mg/500 mg and can be increased up to 15 mg/ 850 mg depending upon the patient?s health conditions. Always take the medicine as prescribed by the doctor.
How to take the drug?
Always swallow the tablet with plenty of fluids. Don?t chew, or split the tablet. Monitor your blood sugar levels on a regular basis. This drug is to be taken on the regular basis and can be increased depending upon the individual?s response. An individual who has diabetes, at times, can develop extremely low blood sugar levels. Common symptoms are as follows:

Irritability
Dizziness
Hunger
Headache
Shaky movements
Sweating

Always keep a fruit juice, raisins or any other source of sugar that can be taken immediately in order to overcome these symptoms. Always ask your family and friends to help you in an emergency.
When to take the drug?
Take the drug as prescribed by the doctor. Pioglitazone and Metformin HCl can be taken once or twice a day.
For how long to take it?
Do not stop taking Pioglitazone and Metformin HCl without consulting with your doctor. This drug is meant to be taken on a regular basis, so keep on taking the drug as long as recommended by the doctor.
Overdose:
In case of overdose, talk to Doctor or Poisons information center for advice. Take medical help as soon as possible if you encounter below stated symptoms:
Vision problems?
Tremors
Fatigue
Confusion
Pain in stomach
Convulsions
Miss dose:
Try to take the medicine at the same time each day; this reduces the chances of missing a dose. Consult your Doctor if you miss the Dose. Don?t double up the dose in order to balance the missed one.
Side effects of the drug:
Every medicine has some side effects; this is the one medicine which has some mild and severe side effects also.
Some severe side effects are as follows:

Change in vision
Headache
Blocked nose
Sneezing
Nausea
Metallic taste
Pale skin
Swelling of face, lips and throat and tongue
Upper stomach pain, loss of appetite
Breath shortness
Swelling
Rapid gain of weight
Painful micturition
Change in color of urine?
Tooth problems
Sinusitis
Muscle pain
Fluid retention
Jaundice

Common drug interactions:
Give a complete account of your medicines consumed till date. Some of the drugs which interact with Pioglitazone and Metformin HCl are as follows:

Rifampin
Other oral diabetes?
Diuretics
Thyroid medicines
Birth control pills?
Steroids
Gemfibrozil?
Digoxin
Alcohol
Nifedipine
Triamterene
Morphine
Furosemide
Phenprocoumon
Ranitidine
Acarbose

Warning:
Things to remember:

Avoid the intake of diuretics and high fever pills as they may cause dehydration and increases the risk of lactic acidosis
Keep a complete record of all the medicines you are taking?
Always monitor your blood sugar levels?
Don?t share your medicine with anyone else, even if the symptoms are same