Piolon 7.5mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Knoll Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition
Pioglitazone (7.5mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Piolon 7.5mg 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
Piolon 7.5mg 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. Piolon 7.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Piolon 7.5mg 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
Piolon 7.5mg 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 Piolon 7.5mg Tablet. Full effects may be visible after several weeks of starting Piolon 7.5mg 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
Can Piolon 7.5mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Piolon 7.5mg Tablet may cause weight gain, which could be dose-related. This weight gain may be due to fat accumulation or water retention in the body, particularly in patients with heart failure. It is essential to monitor weight closely, especially in heart failure cases.
Can Piolon 7.5mg Tablet cause heart failure?
Piolon 7.5mg Tablet can exacerbate or accelerate heart failure due to fluid retention. Healthcare providers typically start with the lowest available dose and gradually increase it 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 Piolon 7.5mg Tablet is used with insulin.
Can you take Piolon 7.5mg Tablet and metformin together?
Yes, Piolon 7.5mg Tablet can be used in combination with metformin for adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and overweight patients with poor blood sugar control, where sufficient blood sugar management was not possible with metformin alone.
What time of day should you take Piolon 7.5mg Tablet?
Piolon 7.5mg Tablet is usually prescribed once daily and can be taken at any time of the day, but preferably at the same time each day. It can be taken with or without food. It is essential to take Piolon 7.5mg Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
How long do I need to take Piolon 7.5mg Tablet? Can I stop the medicine for some time?
Continue taking Piolon 7.5mg Tablet as long as your doctor recommends taking it. Treatment for diabetes mellitus is typically long-term, so you may need to take it lifelong. However, if you need to stop taking it, consult with your doctor, who will suggest an alternative. Do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor, as it may cause blood sugar levels to rise, which could be harmful to you.
Does Piolon 7.5mg Tablet affect liver?
Yes, Piolon 7.5mg Tablet may cause an increase in liver enzymes. Treatment with Piolon 7.5mg Tablet should be stopped if liver enzymes increase. It is essential to periodically check liver enzyme levels while on treatment with this medicine. Piolon 7.5mg Tablet should not be prescribed to patients with liver disease.
What kind of medicine is Piolon 7.5mg Tablet? Is it like metformin?
Piolon 7.5mg Tablet belongs to the thiazolidinediones class of anti-diabetic medicines. It helps control blood sugar levels by improving how your body uses a hormone called insulin, making your cells more sensitive to the insulin your body produces.
Can Piolon 7.5mg Tablet cause bladder cancer?
Piolon 7.5mg Tablet may increase the risk of bladder cancer, although this is a rare occurrence. If you experience blood in your urine, pain when urinating, or a sudden need to urinate during treatment with this medicine, consult your doctor immediately. Piolon 7.5mg Tablet should not be used in patients with a prior history of bladder cancer or having bladder cancer.
