Diavista (Pioglitazone Hydrochloride) - 15mg (10 Tablets)
Diavista Prices
| Quantity | Price |
|---|---|
| 1-5 Items | £ 4.68 |
| 6-9 Items | £ 4.46 |
| 10-19 Items | £ 4.17 |
| 20+ Items | £ 3.89 |
- General Info
- How To Use
- Dosage
- Side effects
- Precautions
Brand Name : Diavista
Generic Name: Pioglitazone |
Manufacturer : Dr. Reddy`s
About Diavista: Diavista is a prescription medication that contains an active ingredient known as Pioglitazone Hydrochloride. It belongs to the group namely; thiazolidinedione with hypoglycemic and anti-diabetic action. Most diet and exercise programs use this drug for patients to help them manage cases of Diabetes type 2. Its leading manufacturer is known as Hilton pharmaceuticals. It exists in the US and the UK under the brand name of Actos. In Mexico, it is known as Zactos made by Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Dr. Reddy’s in India and Pfizer in Pakistan.
How to use Diavista
This drug works by reducing the amount of sugar manufactured by the liver thus increasing the body’s response to insulin. People suffering from type 2 diabetes can produce insulin but not to a considerable level. This substance helps to keep the blood sugar level in check. For one to take medicine, he/she should enroll for the diabetes care forum. They engage in exercises and diet that help to keep the blood sugar level in check. The doctor may prescribe a combination of Diavista and other antidiabetic prescriptions depending on the magnitude of the ailment.
Diavista Dosage
The tablets are available in 15mg and 30mg. It is advisable to take one tablet per day preferably in the morning. The doctor should be able to monitor your progress upon completion of treatment. That way, they can tell whether to increase or to decrease the dosage depending on how the patient responds to treatment.
Diavista Side Effects
Major side effects range from nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, dark urine and anorexia. All these are signs of allergic reactions that need to be reported to the doctor with immediate effect. Chances of getting pregnant when taking this drug are high since they tend to make women of childbearing age more fertile. A case of low sugar loss may also be encountered when using them.
Diavista Precautions
A medical history of heart failure can worsen the side effects since the drug causes a lot of water retention. In case you realize that you may have gained a lot of weight, then you should consider telling your doctor as well.
Discontinue use of this drug if you have suffered from liver problems. Any active liver malfunction may hinder the response to this drug.
It is not advisable to self-medicate or to manipulate the dosage. The doctor can tell whether it should be increased or not. Any case of hypersensitivity should also not go unreported since it may cause other problems.
Other cases that should never go unreported are pregnancy, breastfeeding, intake of vitamin supplement and other prescription. Drugs. One way or another, these cases tend to interfere with the effectiveness of the drug.
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