Glitase is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Diabetes Type 2. Glitase also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Glitase. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

The side effects typically associated with Glitase include Headache, Muscle Ache. While these are the most often observed Glitase side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Glitase go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Glitase has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Glitase related warnings talks about Glitase's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Glitase is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Bladder Cancer, Diabetes Type 1 as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Glitase have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Glitase with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for Glitase, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.