INTRODUCTION ABOUT LIPAGLYN 4MG TABLET

LIPAGLYN 4MG TABLET contains Saroglitazar which belongs to the group of medicines called Antidiabetic agents. It is indicated for the management of diabetic dyslipidaemia and hypertriglyceridemia (high levels of triglycerides) with Type 2 diabetes mellitus which is not controlled by statin therapy.

Diabetic Dyslipidaemia refers to a condition in which there are elevated triglycerides and LDL cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol, and major presence of small LDL particles. Your doctor may ask you to undergo certain diagnostic tests before starting the management with this medicine. Along with LIPAGLYN 4MG TABLET, your doctor might ask you to make certain lifestyle changes such as eating healthy, adequate sleep, weight and stress management, quitting smoking and alcohol.

LIPAGLYN 4MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients having liver, kidney or heart disease (with episodic congestive heart failure) and history of muscle diseases. LIPAGLYN 4MG TABLET should be used with caution in pregnant women and is not recommended for use in breast-feeding women.

Safety and effectiveness of this medicine has not been established in children, hence, ask for your doctor’s advice before taking. LIPAGLYN 4MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients. The most common side effects of taking LIPAGLYN 4MG TABLET are gastritis, weakness, and fever. Consult your doctor if symptoms do not improve.

USES OF LIPAGLYN 4MG TABLET

It is used to manage:

• diabetic dyslipidaemia
• hypertriglyceridemia (high levels of triglycerides) with Type 2 diabetes mellitus which is not controlled by statin therapy

HOW LIPAGLYN 4MG TABLET WORKS

LIPAGLYN 4MG TABLET influences glucose metabolism as well as fat metabolism. It acts on certain receptors and helps in lowering high blood triglycerides as well as the glucose levels in the blood and improves insulin resistance. It acts on the liver and increases the degradation of lipids (fats) and decreases their formation as well hence, resulting in reduced triglycerides.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take LIPAGLYN 4MG TABLET as advised by your doctor. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, condition, and body weight.

SIDE EFFECTS OF LIPAGLYN 4MG TABLET

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug Interactions:

Before taking LIPAGLYN 4MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking, have taken, or might take any other medicine, including prescription, non-prescription or any herbal medicine.

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of LIPAGLYN 4MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.

SYNOPSIS

MORE INFORMATION

• Keep LIPAGLYN 4MG TABLET out of reach of children
• Store at room temperature below 25°C