Saroglitazar
Information about Saroglitazar
Saroglitazar Uses
Saroglitazar is used in the treatment of Noncirrhotic Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis, type 2 diabetes mellitus, Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and diabetic dyslipidemia.
How Saroglitazar works
Saroglitazar 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.
Common side effects of Saroglitazar
Weakness, Fever, Gastritis, Headache
Expert advice for Saroglitazar
- Saroglitazar has beneficial effects in controlling both high cholesterol mainly triglycerides and sugar levels in diabetic patients.
- It is best to take Saroglitazar before the first meal of the day.
- You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with Saroglitazar.
- You have been prescribed Saroglitazar for the treatment of diabetic dyslipidemia.
- Saroglitazar has beneficial effects in controlling both high cholesterol mainly triglycerides and sugar levels in diabetic patients.
- You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with Saroglitazar.
- It is best to take Saroglitazar before the first meal of the day.