Saroglitazar

Dosage Forms Available

• Saroglitazar can be taken orally as tablets meant to be swallowed whole.

Age and Dose Restrictions

• This medicine is intended for use in adults.

Contraindications

• This medication is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of this medication. It is also contraindicated in individuals with severe kidney disease, severe liver disease, and those on dialysis.

Other Medications to Avoid

• Saroglitazar may interact with insulin and oral antidiabetic medications (e.g., sulfonylureas and metformin), lipid-lowering medicines (e.g., gemfibrozil) and anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin).

Overdose and Missed Dose

• An overdose of this medication might lead to severe hypoglycaemia or other potentially serious side effects. It is essential to contact a doctor immediately in the case of a suspected overdose.

• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not double up on doses to compensate for a missed one.

Management of Side Effects

Most side effects are temporary and generally harmless and resolve when discontinuing this medicine. However, if you experience any severe side effects or worsening of any symptoms, please consult your doctor.

• For side effects such as headaches or dizziness, lying down in a dimly lit room may help.

• Drinking plenty of water may help manage side effects like dry mouth or constipation.

Use in Driving and Operating Machinery

• Saroglitazar may cause dizziness in some individuals. As such, it is advised to avoid driving or operating heavy machinery until you know how this medication affects you.

Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

• Saroglitazar is not recommended during pregnancy unless clearly necessary and only after consultation with a doctor. It is advised to consult a doctor before using Saroglitazar during breastfeeding.

Caution in Other Conditions

• Patients with heart disease, especially heart failure, should exercise caution when taking Saroglitazar. Also, individuals with gall bladder problems or peptic ulcer disease should use this medication with caution.

Special Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations

• There are no special dietary and lifestyle recommendations apart from maintaining a balanced diet, engaging in regular physical activity, regularly monitoring blood glucose levels, quitting smoking and limiting alcohol consumption.