Precitrol 15mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Merck Ltd
Salt Composition
Pioglitazone (15mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Precitrol 15mg 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
Precitrol 15mg 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. Precitrol 15mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Precitrol 15mg 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
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 Precitrol 15mg Tablet. Full effects may be visible after several weeks of starting Precitrol 15mg 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 Precose (Precitrol 15mg Tablet) cause weight gain?
Yes, Precose (Precitrol 15mg Tablet) may cause weight gain which can be dose-related. This weight gain could be due to fat accumulation or water retention in the body, especially in patients with heart failure. Monitoring weight is essential in these cases.
Can Precose (Precitrol 15mg Tablet) worsen heart failure?
Yes, Precose (Precitrol 15mg Tablet) can cause fluid retention which may exacerbate or accelerate heart failure. Treatment typically starts at the lowest available dose and gradually increases while managing patients with at least one risk factor for heart failure. The risk of heart failure is higher when Precose (Precitrol 15mg Tablet) is used in combination with insulin.
Can you take metformin and Precose (Precitrol 15mg Tablet) together?
Yes, it is safe to use metformin and Precose (Precitrol 15mg Tablet) together where blood sugar management was not possible with metformin alone. This combination of medications can be used in adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and overweight patients with poor blood sugar control.
What time of day should you take Precose (Precitrol 15mg Tablet)?
It 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, and it's essential to follow your doctor's instructions for taking Precose (Precitrol 15mg Tablet).
How long do I need to take Precose (Precitrol 15mg Tablet)? Can I stop the medicine for some time?
You should continue taking Precose (Precitrol 15mg Tablet) as directed by your doctor. Treatment for diabetes mellitus is typically long-term, and you may have to take it lifelong. If you need to stop 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.
Can Precose (Precitrol 15mg Tablet) affect the liver?
Yes, Precose (Precitrol 15mg Tablet) may cause an increase in liver enzymes, and treatment with Precose (Precitrol 15mg Tablet) should be stopped if liver enzymes increase. Hence, levels of liver enzymes should be periodically checked while on treatment with this medicine. Precose (Precitrol 15mg Tablet) should not be prescribed to patients with liver disease.
What type of medication is Precose (Precitrol 15mg Tablet)? Is it like metformin?
Precose (Precitrol 15mg 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, done by helping your cells become more sensitive to the insulin your body makes.
Can Precose (Precitrol 15mg Tablet) increase the risk of bladder cancer?
Yes, though very rare, Precose (Precitrol 15mg Tablet) 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. Precose (Precitrol 15mg Tablet) should not be used in patients with a prior history of bladder cancer or having bladder cancer.
