Pioglico Tablet
Manufacturer
Agresco Pharma
Salt Composition
Pioglitazone (30mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Pioglico Tablet is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Pioglico Tablet may be used by itself or along with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food. Take it regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefit. Your doctor will decide what dose is best for you and this may change from time to time according to how it is working. Keep taking this medicine, even if you feel well or your blood sugar levels are controlled. If you stop it without consulting your 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 part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.
Directions for 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. Pioglico Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Pioglico Tablet is an anti-diabetic medication. It works by increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin, a natural substance that helps control blood sugar levels.
Quick Tips
Pioglico Tablet helps to control blood sugar level and avoid long-term complications. Take it only as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor. You should continue to exercise regularly eat a healthy diet and take your other diabetes medicines along with Pioglico Tablet. Full effects may be visible after several weeks of starting Pioglico Tablet. Keep taking it as prescribed by your doctor. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while taking this medicine. Notify your doctor if you experience shortness of breath, heart problems, or any abnormal swelling. Your doctor may monitor your liver function. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms like abdominal pain, yellowing of eyes and loss of appetite.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the potential for weight gain associated with Pioglitazone Tablets?
Pioglitazone Tablets may cause weight gain, which could be dose-related. In patients with heart failure, this weight gain might be due to fluid retention in the body. It's essential to monitor weight regularly in these cases.
Can Pioglitazone Tablets exacerbate or contribute to heart failure?
Pioglitazone Tablets may cause fluid retention, which could worsen or accelerate heart failure. Typically, the lowest available dose is initiated and gradually increased while treating patients with at least one risk factor for heart failure (previous heart attack, coronary artery disease, elderly). Heart failure is more common when Pioglitazone Tablets are used in combination with insulin.
Can Pioglitazone Tablets be taken together with metformin?
Yes, Pioglitazone Tablets can be used concomitantly with metformin for adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and overweight individuals who have poor blood sugar control despite using metformin alone.
What is the recommended timing for taking Pioglitazone Tablets?
Pioglitazone Tablets are usually prescribed once daily and can be taken at any time of day, preferably at the same time each day. They can be taken with or without food. It's essential to take Pioglitazone Tablets exactly as directed by your doctor.
How long should I continue taking Pioglitazone Tablets?
You should continue taking Pioglitazone Tablets for as long as your doctor recommends. Treatment for diabetes mellitus is typically long-term, so you may need to take it lifelong. If you need to stop taking it, consult with your doctor who will suggest an alternative. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting your doctor, as this could lead to rising blood sugar levels, which might be harmful.
Can Pioglitazone Tablets affect liver function?
Yes, Pioglitazone Tablets may cause an increase in liver enzymes. Treatment with Pioglitazone Tablets should be discontinued if liver enzymes rise. Therefore, levels of liver enzymes should be periodically checked while on treatment with this medicine. Pioglitazone Tablets should not be prescribed to patients with existing liver disease.
What class of medication does Pioglitazone belong to?
Pioglitazone belongs to the thiazolidinediones class of anti-diabetic medications. It helps regulate blood sugar levels by improving how your body uses a hormone called insulin, which is done by making your cells more sensitive to the insulin produced by your body.
Can Pioglitazone Tablets increase the risk of bladder cancer?
While rare, Pioglitazone Tablets may increase the risk of bladder cancer. Immediately consult your doctor if you experience blood in your urine, pain when urinating, or a sudden need to urinate during treatment with this medicine. Pioglitazone Tablets should not be used in patients with a prior history of bladder cancer or having active bladder cancer.
