It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Dieta Plus 4.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Dieta Plus 4 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dieta Plus 4 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Monitor the breastfed baby’s blood sugar during treatment with Dieta Plus 4
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.
CAUTION
Dieta Plus 4 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Dieta Plus 4 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Dieta Plus 4 is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
CAUTION
Dieta Plus 4 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dieta Plus 4 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Dieta Plus 4 is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Medicine Overview of Dieta Plus 4 30mg+4mg Tablet
Introduction
Dieta Plus 4 is a combination medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. This medicine is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps in proper utilisation of insulin, the...
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Uses of Dieta Plus 4
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Side effects of Dieta Plus 4
Common
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 4
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Dieta Plus 4 is to be taken with food.
How Dieta Plus 4 works
Dieta Plus 4 is a combination of three antidiabetic medicines: Glimepiride, Metformin and Pioglitazone. They work by different mechanisms to provide better control of blood sugar when single or dual therapy is not effective. Glimepiride is a sulfonyl...
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Quick Tips
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, trem...
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Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or...
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Brief Description
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 sta...
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Renal Dose
Renal Impairment
CrCl <22 mL/min: 1 mg/day glimepiride PO prior to initiating glimepiride/pioglitazone; titrate conservatively to avoid hypoglycemia
Base dose titration on fasting glucose levels
CrCl >22 mL/min: 30 mg/2 mg or 30 mg/4 mg PO qDay initially
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 ...
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Mode of Action
Pioglitazone, a thiazolidinedione, reduces blood glucose by improving target cell response to insulin w/o increasing pancreatic insulin secretion and ...
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Precaution
Pioglitazone, like other thiazolidinediones, can cause dose-related fluid retention when used alone or in combination with other antidiabetic medicati...
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