Bilypsa Tablet

Composition of Bilypsa Tablet

Bilypsa Tablet contains Saroglitazar (4mg). It belongs to the Oral anti-diabetic class of medicines.

Uses of Bilypsa Tablet

Diabetic dyslipidemia (high cholesterol in diabetes)

Key benefits

• In Diabetic dyslipidemia (high cholesterol in diabetes) In people with Type 2 diabetes mellitus
• it is common to have abnormal cholesterol levels
• especially high triglycerides
• a condition known as diabetic dyslipidemia. Bilypsa Tablet helps reduce elevated triglycerides and improves overall lipid balance in such cases where statin therapy alone does not provide adequate control. This supports better management of lipid levels and may help lower the risk of complications associated with uncontrolled cholesterol in diabetes.

How Bilypsa Tablet works

Bilypsa Tablet contains Saroglitazar, a dual action peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) inhibitor that aids in the management of high cholesterol, especially triglycerides, as well as blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. It acts by a unique mechanism in which it reduces the synthesis and secretion of triglycerides (a type of lipid or cholesterol in blood). It also improves insulin sensitivity of the body for better utilization of the existing insulin and hence lowers the blood sugar levels.

How to take Bilypsa Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Bilypsa Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take it at the next scheduled time. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine may cause low blood sugar and marked stomach upset. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Bilypsa Tablet

Most side effects of Bilypsa are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Bilypsa Tablet

Warnings and precautions

If you feel shaky, sweaty, confused or unusually hungry, take sugar, glucose or a sweet drink at once and tell your doctor — these are signs your blood sugar has fallen too low. If a low-sugar episode happens while on an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor such as voglibose or acarbose, use glucose — ordinary sugar and sweets work more slowly. Tell your doctor about any new swelling of the ankles, breathlessness or sudden weight gain.

Do not take Bilypsa if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for type 1 diabetes or for diabetic ketoacidosis. Not for people with heart failure, active bladder cancer or unexplained blood in the urine.

Interactions with other medicines

Low blood sugar is more likely when combined with insulin or a sulfonylurea.

How to store Bilypsa Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Bilypsa Tablet

It is better to take Bilypsa Tablet after a meal or with a snack to avoid stomach problems. Your doctor may check your liver function before starting the treatment and regularly thereafter. It is important that you keep your regular appointments with your doctor so your condition can be monitored. Lifestyle changes like a low-fat and sugar diet, exercise, losing weight, not smoking, and cutting down on the amount of alcohol you normally drink may help this medication work better.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ZYDUS HEALTHCARE PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Drug class:

Oral anti-diabetic

Chemical class:

Phenylpyrroles