Glitascot 30mg Tablet

Glitascot 30mg Tablet is a tablet made by Scotman Pharmaceuticals that contains Pioglitazone 30mg, a thiazolidinedione medicine for type 2 diabetes. It is used for type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance. Pack size: 1×14 tablets.

Uses of Glitascot 30mg Tablet

Glitascot 30mg Tablet is used together with diet and exercise to control blood sugar in type 2 diabetes, alone or with metformin, a sulfonylurea or insulin.

How Glitascot 30mg Tablet works

Pioglitazone makes the body’s muscle, fat and liver cells more sensitive to insulin, so they take up more sugar from the blood.

Possible side effects

Common side effects of Glitascot 30mg Tablet include:

• Weight gain
• Swelling of the ankles or legs
• Upper respiratory infections
• Headache

Tell your doctor at once if you become short of breath, gain weight quickly or notice swelling, as these can be signs of heart failure. Also report blood in the urine or pain when passing urine.

Precautions and warnings

• It is not suitable for people with heart failure.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, bladder cancer or a history of it, or weak bones.
• It can increase the chance of pregnancy in some women who were not ovulating; discuss contraception with your doctor.
• Have regular blood sugar checks and liver tests as advised.

Storage

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it in the original pack until use. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Buy Glitascot 30mg Tablet online in Pakistan

Order Glitascot 30mg Tablet from Medimart and get genuine medicines delivered to your door in 2 to 3 working days, with cash on delivery available across Pakistan. You can also compare other brands of Pioglitazone by price and pack size. This is a prescription medicine, so please use it only as advised by your doctor.

Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.