Glitaris 15 Tablet

Glitaris 15 Tablet is a prescription diabetes medicine that contains pioglitazone 15 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the thiazolidinedione (TZD) class and is used along with diet and exercise to help improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. Glitaris 15 Tablet does not work for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. It is supplied as a tablet from Eris Lifesciences in a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Pioglitazone in Glitaris 15 Tablet helps your body respond better to insulin, so glucose can move from the blood into the cells more easily. As a swallowed tablet, it works throughout the body and is taken regularly to improve insulin sensitivity over time.

Glitaris 15 Tablet is a mid-range strength, sitting between Glitaris 7.5 Tablet and Glitaris 30 Tablet. A doctor may choose Glitaris 15 Tablet when 7.5 mg is not enough, but a higher 30 mg tablet is not yet appropriate, or when a gradual adjustment is preferred. Because pioglitazone works slowly over days to weeks, this tablet is chosen for steady long-term blood sugar control rather than rapid relief.

• Type 2 diabetes blood sugar control
• Add-on treatment with other diabetes medicines
• Improving insulin sensitivity
• Used with diet and exercise
• May help lower HbA1c over time

• Swallow Glitaris 15 Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew it unless your doctor specifically tells you to.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember your dose.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• Follow your doctor's exact schedule; do not change from Glitaris 7.5 Tablet or Glitaris 30 Tablet on your own.
• Keep taking it even if you feel well, because blood sugar control is long term.
• Check your blood sugar as advised while using this tablet.

Each Glitaris 15 Tablet provides pioglitazone 15 mg. The usual dosing is once daily, but your doctor may adjust how often you take it based on your blood sugar response and other medicines. Do not take more than the dose your doctor prescribed; the maximum daily dose of pioglitazone is generally 45 mg per day.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Pioglitazone may include:

• Weight gain
• Swelling in the hands, ankles, or feet
• Headache
• Muscle pain
• Sore throat or cold-like symptoms
• Low blood sugar when used with insulin or other diabetes medicines

• Do not use Glitaris 15 Tablet for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.
• Use extra caution if you have heart failure or a history of fluid retention, because pioglitazone can cause swelling.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease or abnormal liver tests before starting this tablet.
• If you also take insulin or another glucose-lowering medicine, your risk of low blood sugar may increase.
• This strength may not be the right choice if you are only just starting therapy; your doctor may prefer a lower or higher strength based on your A1c and response.
• Limit alcohol, since it can affect blood sugar control and may add to liver concerns.
• Be careful when driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy or low on sugar.

• Insulin
• Sulfonylureas such as glimepiride or glyburide
• Gemfibrozil
• Rifampin
• Other medicines that can lower blood sugar

Store Glitaris 15 Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from moisture and direct heat, and keep it out of reach of children.