Piorest 7.5mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Bal Pharma Ltd
Salt Composition
Pioglitazone (7.5mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Piorest 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
Piorest 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.
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. Piorest 7.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Piorest 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
Piorest 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 Piorest 7.5mg Tablet. Full effects may be visible after several weeks of starting Piorest 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 Pioglitazone 7.5mg Tablets cause weight gain?
Pioglitazone 7.5mg Tablets can lead to weight gain, which may be dose-related. This weight gain could result from fat accumulation in the body or fluid retention, particularly in patients with heart failure. It is essential to monitor weight closely in these cases.
Can Pioglitazone 7.5mg Tablets cause heart failure?
Pioglitazone 7.5mg Tablets can exacerbate or hasten heart failure due to fluid retention. Treatment typically starts with the lowest available dose and gradual increases, particularly for patients with risk factors such as previous heart attack, coronary artery disease, or elderly status. Heart failure is more common when Pioglitazone 7.5mg Tablets are used with insulin.
Can you take Pioglitazone 7.5mg Tablets and metformin together?
Yes, Pioglitazone 7.5mg Tablets can be used in combination with metformin when blood sugar management is insufficient with metformin alone. This combination is suitable for adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and overweight individuals with poor blood sugar control.
What time of day should you take Pioglitazone 7.5mg Tablets?
It is usually prescribed once daily and can be taken at any time of the day, but preferably at the same time each day. Pioglitazone 7.5mg Tablets can be taken with or without food. It is essential to take the medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
How long do I need to take Pioglitazone 7.5mg Tablets? Can I stop the medicine for some time?
Continue taking Pioglitazone 7.5mg Tablets as long as your doctor recommends taking it. Treatment for diabetes mellitus is long-term, so you may have to take it lifelong. If you need to stop, 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 Pioglitazone 7.5mg Tablets affect liver?
Yes, Pioglitazone 7.5mg Tablets can cause an increase in liver enzymes, and treatment should be stopped if liver enzymes increase. Periodically check levels of liver enzymes while on treatment with this medicine. Pioglitazone 7.5mg Tablets should not be prescribed to patients with liver disease.
What kind of medicine is Pioglitazone 7.5mg Tablets? Is it like metformin?
Pioglitazone 7.5mg Tablets belong 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 cells more sensitive to the insulin your body makes.
Can Pioglitazone 7.5mg Tablets cause bladder cancer?
Pioglitazone 7.5mg Tablets 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. Pioglitazone 7.5mg Tablets should not be used in patients with a prior history of bladder cancer or having bladder cancer.
