
Lobg Tablet
Lobeglitazone Sulfate (0.5mg)
by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
strip of 10 tablets
About this medicine
Lobg Tablet is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. This helps prevent serious complications of diabetes like kidney damage and blindness. Lobg Tablet may be used alone or along with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food. However, take it regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefits. Your doctor will decide what dose is best for you and this may change from time to time according to this drug’s effect on you. Keep taking Lobg Tablet, even if you feel well or your blood sugar levels are controlled. If you stop it without consulting the doctor, your blood sugar levels could rise and put you at risk of kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Remember that it is only a part of the treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by the doctor. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes. The most common side effects of taking this medicine include edema, fatigue, and weight gain. Please consult your doctor if these bother you or persist for a longer duration. You should not take it if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus, diabetic ketoacidosis (high levels of acid in your blood), or severe kidney or liver disease. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had heart disease, thyroid disease, or some hormonal conditions. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Get your blood sugar levels checked regularly, and your doctor may also advise blood tests to monitor your blood cell counts and liver function.
Uses
- Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Benefits
In treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Lobg Tablet improves the body’s response to the hormone insulin that is responsible for regulating blood glucose (sugar) levels. Insulin helps lower blood glucose levels and prevents them from rising after meals. Keep taking it for as long as it is prescribed. Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. Control the level to reduce the risk of serious complications of diabetes, such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life.
How it works
Lobg Tablet works as an insulin sensitizer by binding to the PPAR receptors in fat cells and making the cells more responsive to insulin.
How to use
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. Lobg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Common side effects
- Edema (swelling)
- Weight gain
- Fatigue
Safety advice
- AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Lobg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
- PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Information regarding the use of Lobg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
- Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Information regarding the use of Lobg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
- DrivingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- It is not known whether Lobg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
- KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- There is limited information available on the use of Lobg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
- LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- There is limited information available on the use of Lobg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Lobg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick facts
- Chemical Class
- Diarylethers
- Habit Forming
- No
- Therapeutic Class
- Anti diabetic
Product details
- Manufacturer
- Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Salt composition
- Lobeglitazone Sulfate (0.5mg)
- Pack
- strip of 10 tablets
- Dosage form
- Tablet
The content above is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a registered medical practitioner before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.