Startpio 15 mg Tablet

Composition of Startpio 15 mg Tablet

Startpio 15 mg Tablet contains Pioglitazone (15mg). It belongs to the Oral anti-diabetic class of medicines.

Uses of Startpio 15 mg Tablet

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Key benefits

• In Type 2 diabetes mellitus Startpio Tablet 15mg is used to help manage type 2 diabetes by improving the body’s response to insulin. It supports better blood sugar control
• which can reduce the risk of diabetes-related complications and improve overall health.

How Startpio 15 mg Tablet works

Startpio Tablet 15mg is an anti-diabetic medication. It works by increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin, a natural substance that helps control blood sugar levels.

How to take Startpio 15 mg 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. Startpio Tablet 15mg 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 of Startpio Tablet 15mg, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. 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 Startpio 15 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Startpio 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 Startpio 15 mg 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 Startpio 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 Startpio 15 mg 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 Startpio 15 mg Tablet

Startpio Tablet 15mg helps to control blood sugar level and avoid long-term complications. Take it only as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor. You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with Startpio Tablet 15mg. Full effects may be visible after several weeks of starting Startpio Tablet 15mg. Keep taking it as prescribed by your doctor. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while taking this medicine. Notify your doctor if you experience shortness of breath, heart problems, or any abnormal swelling. Your doctor may monitor your liver function. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms like abdominal pain, yellowing of eyes and loss of appetite.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

SANZ PHARMACEUTICALS

Therapeutic class:

ANTI DIABETIC

Drug class:

Oral anti-diabetic

Chemical class:

Phenol ethers