Ozomet-PG 1 Tablet is a medicine that helps to control high blood glucose (sugar) levels. It helps get rid of extra glucose from your body through urine. It also improves the body’s response to the hormone insulin, which is responsible for regulating blood glucose (sugar) levels in our body. The insulin helps to lower your blood glucose levels and prevents them from rising after taking meals. You should keep taking it for as long as it is prescribed. Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life.
Side effects of Ozomet-PG Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Ozomet-PG
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
Headache
Nausea
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Vomiting
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Weakness
Sinus infection
How to use Ozomet-PG Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ozomet-PG 1 Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Ozomet-PG Tablet works
Ozomet-PG 1 Tablet is a combination of three antidiabetic medicines: Glimepiride, Metformin and Pioglitazone. They work by different mechanisms to provide better control of blood sugar when single or dual therapy is not effective. Glimepiride is a sulfonylurea which works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood glucose. Metformin is a biguanide. It works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from intestines and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin. Pioglitazone is a thiazolidinedione which further increases insulin sensitivity.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ozomet-PG 1 Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ozomet-PG 1 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ozomet-PG 1 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
CAUTION
Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Ozomet-PG 1 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ozomet-PG 1 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Ozomet-PG 1 Tablet is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
Liver
CAUTION
Ozomet-PG 1 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ozomet-PG 1 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Ozomet-PG 1 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Ozomet-PG Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Ozomet-PG 1 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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