Piokare 30mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Nitro Cadineur
Salt Composition
Pioglitazone (30mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Piokare 30mg 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
Piokare 30mg 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.
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. Piokare 30mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Piokare 30mg 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
Piokare 30mg 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 Piokare 30mg Tablet.
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Frequently asked questions
Can Pioglitazone (Piokare) 30mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Yes, Pioglitazone (Piokare) 30mg Tablet may cause weight gain, which can be dose-related. This is due to fat accumulation in some cases and fluid retention in others, particularly in patients with heart failure.
Can Pioglitazone (Piokare) 30mg Tablet worsen heart failure?
Yes, Pioglitazone (Piokare) 30mg Tablet can aggravate or accelerate heart failure. It is essential to monitor weight and start with the lowest available dose in patients at risk for heart failure.
Can you take Pioglitazone (Piokare) 30mg Tablet and metformin together?
Yes, Pioglitazone (Piokare) 30mg Tablet can be used with metformin in adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who have not achieved sufficient blood sugar control with metformin alone.
What is the recommended dosing time for Pioglitazone (Piokare) 30mg Tablet?
It is typically prescribed once daily and can be taken at any time of day, preferably at the same time each day. It may be taken with or without food.
How long should you take Pioglitazone (Piokare) 30mg Tablet?
Treatment for diabetes mellitus is long-term, so you may need to continue taking Pioglitazone (Piokare) 30mg Tablet as directed by your doctor. Stopping the medication without consulting a doctor can lead to an increase in blood sugar levels.
Can Pioglitazone (Piokare) 30mg Tablet affect liver function?
Yes, Pioglitazone (Piokare) 30mg Tablet may cause an increase in liver enzymes. Treatment with this medication should be stopped if liver enzymes increase, and levels of liver enzymes should be monitored periodically while on treatment.
What class of anti-diabetic medicines does Pioglitazone (Piokare) 30mg Tablet belong to?
Pioglitazone (Piokare) 30mg Tablet belongs to the thiazolidinediones class of anti-diabetic medicines. It helps control blood sugar levels by improving how your body uses insulin, making cells more sensitive to insulin.
Can Pioglitazone (Piokare) 30mg Tablet increase the risk of bladder cancer?
Yes, although very rare, Pioglitazone (Piokare) 30mg Tablet may increase the risk of bladder cancer. Patients with a prior history of bladder cancer or having bladder cancer should not use this medication.
