Ectos 30mg 30 tablets

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BioGlitazone Hydrochloride tablets 30 mg What is BioGlitazone Hydrochloride and what is its use: BioGlitazone Hydrochloride is a medicine belonging to a class of drugs known as "Thiazolidinediones". It is used to treat adult patients with type 2 diabetes (high blood sugar levels due to insulin resistance) as an adjunct to diet and exercise to help improve blood sugar control. Do not take BioGlitazone Hydrochloride: if you are allergic to BioGlitazone Hydrochloride or any of the ingredients of this medicine. Inform your doctor about allergies and the signs you have. if diagnosed with NYHA class three or four heart failure (advanced stages of heart failure which is a disorder causing the heart muscle to lose its ability to pump blood properly). Warnings and precautions: Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you experience allergic reactions such as shortness of breath, rash, swelling of the face or neck, low blood pressure, and dizziness. This medicine may cause fluid retention which can worsen or lead to heart failure. It has been shown that the risk of fluid retention is higher in patients using insulin with this medicine and suffering from congestive heart failure NYHA Class I and II (the first categories of heart failure; NYHA Class I means you have no symptoms and no limitations on usual physical activity such as shortness of breath when climbing stairs or walking; Class II means you have mild symptoms such as mild chest pain or shortness of breath and slight limitation during normal physical activity). Make sure to talk to your doctor before starting this medicine if you have heart problems (such as heart failure). Talk to your doctor if you show signs of heart failure while taking this medicine such as swelling of the feet or ankles or abdomen, weight gain, fatigue during exertion, difficulty breathing, and irregular heartbeat. This medicine may cause edema (swelling) which is dose-related. If this happens, be sure to inform your doctor. Your doctor may reduce the dose if necessary. This medicine may be associated with liver problems which can be fatal. If your doctor suspects liver injury, they will ensure to stop the medication immediately and evaluate the true cause of liver damage. This medicine should not be re-administered if the doctor cannot determine another possible cause of liver damage. Your doctor may recommend liver function blood tests if you have liver problems and will decide accordingly if any dose adjustments are needed. This medicine may increase the risk of fractures in female patients. This medicine may increase the risk of bladder cancer especially when used for a long time. Make sure to inform your doctor if you have bladder cancer or have had bladder cancer previously. You should not take this medicine if you have bladder cancer. This medicine may cause hypoglycemia (low blood glucose levels) when given with insulin or insulin secretagogues. Your doctor may recommend a lower dose of insulin or insulin secretagogues to prevent hypoglycemia. Talk to your doctor if you experience signs of hypoglycemia such as shivering, trembling, palpitations, sweating, dizziness. High blood glucose levels may lead to diabetic macular edema (eye swelling). Regular eye exams at your doctor’s office are recommended. This medicine has not been shown to reduce the risk of large vessel outcomes (such as heart, kidney, eye, brain, and nerve complications). Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you have liver problems, heart failure, type 1 diabetes (juvenile diabetes), or diabetic ketoacidosis. Your doctor should perform some blood tests including HbA1c (used to assess blood sugar control) before starting BioGlitazone. Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you are a woman of childbearing age. This medicine may increase ovulation which could increase the chance of pregnancy. Ask your doctor about contraception methods you can use to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine. Be sure to inform your doctor immediately if you become pregnant while taking this medicine. Possible side effects: Possible side effects include signs of allergic reactions such as rash and itching, signs of heart failure such as swelling of the feet, ankles, or abdomen, weight gain, fatigue during exertion, difficulty breathing, irregular heartbeat, signs of liver problems such as stomach pain, nausea or vomiting, unusual or unexplained fatigue or weakness, yellowing of the skin or eyes, loss of appetite, edema and weight gain, fractures, bladder cancer, hypoglycemia (when taken with insulin or other diabetes medications), signs of diabetic macular edema such as vision changes. Other potential side effects include upper respiratory infections, sinusitis, headache, muscle pain, sore throat, laboratory abnormalities, ovulation, increased risk of pregnancy. Other medications and BioGlitazone Hydrochloride: Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken or might take any other medications including prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, herbs, vitamins, and supplements. If you are taking Gemfibrozil (used to treat high triglyceride levels). If you are taking Rifampin (antibiotic). How to take BioGlitazone Hydrochloride: Adults The recommended initial dose is 15 mg or 30 mg orally once daily. Do not exceed an initial dose of 15 mg once daily in patients with NYHA class I or II heart failure. Your doctor may increase the dose by 15 mg increments if blood sugar control is not achieved (based on your HbA1c level). The maximum dose is 45 mg. The efficacy and safety of this medicine in children have not been established yet. Usage instructions: Make sure to take the medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will tell you how much to take and may change the doses depending on your response to the medicine and other medications you are taking. Your doctor may prescribe additional diabetes medications to take with BioGlitazone. Take the tablet with or without food. Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water. Take the tablet at the same time each day. If you are under stress (such as infection, accidents, fever, or surgery), be sure to talk to your doctor immediately. Your doctor may change your diabetes medication doses if necessary. Blood sugar control may take about two to three months. Follow a healthy diet and exercise program as recommended by your healthcare provider. Regularly check your blood sugar levels while taking BioGlitazone. How to store BioGlitazone Hydrochloride: Store the medicine at 15 to 30 degrees Celsius. Keep the medicine out of reach of children and pets. Do not use the medicine after the expiration date printed on the package. Keep the medicine in its original container to protect it from moisture and light. Do not use damaged pills. Do not dispose of medicines in wastewater or household waste. Product details: Brand: Actos Quantity: 30 tablets Product model: Tablets Product type: Tablets