Dieta Plus 230mg+2mg
Tablet
Pacific Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Dieta Plus 2. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Dieta Plus 2 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the devel... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Dieta Plus 2 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby... View More |
| 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 Dieta Plus 2 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Dieta Plus 2 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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| Liver | CAUTION Dieta Plus 2 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dieta Plus 2 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Introduction
Dieta Plus 2 is a combination medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. This medicine is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sug... View More
Uses of Dieta Plus 2
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Side effects of Dieta Plus 2
- Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
- Nausea
- Taste change
- Diarrhea
- Stomach pain
- Headache
- Edema (swelling)
- Weight gain
- Blurred vision
- Bone fracture
- Respiratory tract infection
How to use Dieta Plus 2
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Dieta Plus 2 is to be taken with food.
How Dieta Plus 2 works
Dieta Plus 2 is a combination of three antidiabetic medicines: Glimepiride, Metformin and Pioglitazone. They work by different mechanisms to provide bet... View More
- Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach.
- It may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
- Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxi... View More
- Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or yellowing o... View More
Indication
Type 2 DM
Adult Dose
Oral Type 2 diabetes mellitus Adult: 30 mg/2 mg, OR 30 mg/4 mg: Initially, 1 tab once daily then titrate gradually as needed. Elderly: Should start... View More
Renal Dose
Renal Impairment CrCl <22 mL/min: 1 mg/day glimepiride PO prior to initiating glimepiride/pioglitazone; titrate conservatively to avoid hypoglycemia B... View More
Contraindication
History of allergic reaction to sulfonamide derivative. Patient w/ established CHF (NYHA class III or IV). Not intended for treatment of type 1 DM or di... View More
Mode of Action
Pioglitazone, a thiazolidinedione, reduces blood glucose by improving target cell response to insulin w/o increasing pancreatic insulin secretion and is... View More
Precaution
Pioglitazone, like other thiazolidinediones, can cause dose-related fluid retention when used alone or in combination with other antidiabetic medication... View More
Side Effect
>10% Peripheral edema (6-12%),Upper respiratory tract infection (12-15%),Weight gain (9-13%),Hypoglycemia (13-16%) 1-10% Anemia (<2%),Limb pain (4-... View More
Interaction
Increased plasma levels w/ CYP2C8 inhibitors (e.g. gemfibrozil) and CYP2C9 inhibitors (e.g. fluconazole). Decreased plasma levels w/ CYP2C8 inducers (e.... View More
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