Dieta Plus 230mg+2mg
Rx- Generic:
- Glimepiride + Pioglitazone
- Company:
- Pacific Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Dosage form:
- Tablet
- Pack size:
- Tablet
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৳ 12.50/unit
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At a glance
Glimepiride + Pioglitazone is a combination antidiabetic medicine used to control blood sugar in type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Indications
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus - as an adjunct to diet and exercise
- Patients already treated with a combination of Pioglitazone and a sulfonylurea
- Patients whose diabetes is not adequately controlled with a sulfonylurea alone
- Patients who have initially responded to Pioglitazone alone and require additional glycemic control
Dosage
Adult Dose:
- 30 mg/2 mg OR 30 mg/4 mg: 1 tab once daily, titrate gradually as needed
- Elderly: Start with glimepiride 1 mg/day prior to initiating combination
- Hepatic Impairment: ALT >2.5x ULN: Do not initiate
Renal Impairment (CrCl 22 mL/min): 30 mg/2 mg or 30 mg/4 mg once daily
* Use as directed by the registered physician
Side effects
Common Side Effects:
- Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
- Nausea
- Taste change
- Diarrhea
- Stomach pain
- Headache
- Edema (swelling)
- Weight gain
- Blurred vision
- Bone fracture
- Respiratory tract infection
Precautions & warnings
Precautions:
- Hypoglycemia may occur - always carry sugary food or fruit juice.
- Avoid alcohol (increases hypoglycemia risk).
- Risk of edema and heart failure - caution required.
- Regular liver function tests (ALT monitoring) required.
- Not recommended in severe liver disease.
⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.