Piomed 30 Tablet
Manufacturer
Ipca Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition
Pioglitazone (30mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Piomed 30 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
Piomed 30 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. Piomed 30 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Piomed 30 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
Piomed 30 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 Piomed 30 Tablet.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Piomed 30 Tablet cause weight gain?
Yes, Piomed 30 Tablet can cause weight gain, which may be dose-related and due to fat accumulation. In heart failure cases, it could also be caused by water retention in the body. Therefore, it is essential for patients with heart failure to monitor their weight.
Can Piomed 30 Tablet worsen heart failure?
Yes, Piomed 30 Tablet can cause fluid retention that may aggravate or speed up heart failure. Patients who have at least one risk factor for heart failure (previous heart attack, coronary artery disease, elderly) should be started on the lowest available dose and gradually increased while being treated. Heart failure is more common when Piomed 30 Tablet is used with insulin.
Can I take Piomed 30 Tablet with metformin?
Yes, Piomed 30 Tablet can be used with metformin where sufficient blood sugar management was not possible with metformin alone. This combination of medicines can be used in adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and overweight patients with poor blood sugar control.
What is the recommended dosing schedule for Piomed 30 Tablet?
Piomed 30 Tablet is usually prescribed once daily and can be taken at any time of day but preferably at the same time each day. It can be taken with or without food. Patients should take Piomed 30 Tablet exactly as prescribed by their doctor.
How long do I need to take Piomed 30 Tablet?
Patients should continue taking Piomed 30 Tablet as long as their doctor recommends taking it. Treatment for diabetes mellitus is long-term, so patients may have to take it lifelong. However, if they have to stop it then consult with their doctor who will suggest an alternative. Patients should not stop taking it without consulting their doctor as it may cause blood sugar levels to rise, which could be harmful.
Does Piomed 30 Tablet affect the liver?
Yes, Piomed 30 Tablet may cause an increase in liver enzymes, and treatment with Piomed 30 Tablet should be stopped if liver enzymes increase. Hence, levels of liver enzymes should be periodically checked while on treatment with this medicine. Piomed 30 Tablet should not be prescribed to patients with liver disease.
What type of medication is Piomed 30 Tablet?
Piomed 30 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. This is done by helping your cells become more sensitive to the insulin your body makes.
Can Piomed 30 Tablet increase the risk of bladder cancer?
Yes, Piomed 30 Tablet may increase the risk of bladder cancer, though it is very rare. 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. Piomed 30 Tablet should not be used in patients with a prior history of bladder cancer or having bladder cancer.
