Oglo
About Oglo Products
Uses of Oglo Products
It is used in combination with diet and exercise to lower blood glucose in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
. It is used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.Oglo Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Oglo are Upper respiratory tract infection, Bronchitis (inflammation of the airways), Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Edema (swelling).
How Oglo Products work
Pioglitazone is an anti-diabetic medication. It works by increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin, a natural substance that helps control blood sugar levels.
Patient Concerns about Oglo Products
Frequently asked questions about Oglo Products
Frequently asked questions about Pioglitazone
Q. Can Oglo 45mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Oglo 45mg Tablet commonly causes weight gain which may be dose-related. The reason for this weight gain could be fat accumulation. However, in heart failure patients it could be due to water retention in the body. Therefore, it is important to monitor weight in heart failure cases.
Q. Can Oglo 45mg Tablet cause heart failure?
Oglo 45mg Tablet can cause fluid retention which may aggravate or speed up heart failure. The doctor usually starts with the lowest available dose and increases the dose gradually while treating patients who have at least one risk factor for heart failure (previous heart attack, coronary artery disease, elderly). Heart failure is more common when Oglo 45mg Tablet is used with insulin.
Q. Can you take Oglo 45mg Tablet and metformin together?
Yes, Oglo 45mg Tablet can be used with metformin where sufficient blood sugar management was not possible with metformin alone. This combination of medicines can be used in adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and overweight patients with poor blood sugar control.
Q. What time of day should you take Oglo 45mg Tablet?
It is usually prescribed once daily and can be taken at any time of the day but preferably at the same time each day. It can be taken with or without food. You should take Oglo 45mg Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
Q. How long do I need to take Oglo 45mg Tablet? Can I stop the medicine for some time?
Continue taking Oglo 45mg Tablet as long as your doctor recommends taking it. Treatment for diabetes mellitus is long-term so you may have to take it lifelong. However, if you have to stop it then consult with your doctor who will suggest an alternative. Do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor as it may cause blood sugar levels to rise, which could be harmful to you.
Q. Does Oglo 45mg Tablet affect liver?
Yes, Oglo 45mg Tablet may cause an increase in liver enzymes, and treatment with Oglo 45mg Tablet should be stopped if liver enzymes increase. Hence, levels of liver enzymes should be periodically checked while on treatment with this medicine. Oglo 45mg Tablet should not be prescribed to patients with liver disease.
Q. What kind of medicine is Oglo 45mg Tablet? Is it like metformin?
Oglo 45mg Tablet belongs to the thiazolidinediones class of anti-diabetic medicines. It helps control blood sugar levels by improving how your body uses a hormone called insulin. This is done by helping your cells become more sensitive to the insulin your body makes.
Q. Can Oglo 45mg Tablet cause bladder cancer?
Oglo 45mg Tablet may increase the risk of bladder cancer, though it is very rare. Immediately consult your doctor if you experience blood in your urine, pain when urinating or a sudden need to urinate, during treatment with this medicine. Oglo 45mg Tablet should not be used in patients with a prior history of bladder cancer or having bladder cancer.
Products for Oglo
Oglo 45mg Tablet
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₹92.32
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Oglo 30mg Tablet
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₹87.85
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Oglo 15mg Tablet
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₹67.6
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