Pzvio 30mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Alvio Pharma
Salt Composition
Pioglitazone (30mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Pzvio 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
Pzvio 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. Pzvio 30mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Pzvio 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
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 Pzvio 30mg Tablet. Full effects may be visible after several weeks of starting Pzvio 30mg Tablet. Keep taking it as prescribed by your doctor. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while taking this medicine.
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Frequently asked questions
Can PZvio 30mg tablets cause weight gain?
Yes, PZvio 30mg tablets can cause weight gain, which may be dose-related. In heart failure patients, the weight gain could be due to water retention in the body. It's essential to monitor weight in these cases.
Can PZvio 30mg tablets exacerbate heart failure?
PZvio 30mg tablets can cause fluid retention, which may worsen or accelerate heart failure. Doctors usually start with the lowest available dose and gradually increase it while treating patients who have at least one risk factor for heart failure (previous heart attack, coronary artery disease, elderly). Heart failure is more common when PZvio 30mg tablets are used with insulin.
Can you take PZvio 30mg tablets with metformin?
Yes, PZvio 30mg tablets 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 PZvio 30mg tablets?
PZvio 30mg tablets are usually prescribed once daily and can be taken at any time of day, but preferably at the same time each day. They can be taken with or without food. It's essential to take PZvio 30mg tablets exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
How long should you continue taking PZvio 30mg tablets?
Continue taking PZvio 30mg 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.
Can PZvio 30mg tablets affect the liver?
Yes, PZvio 30mg tablets may cause an increase in liver enzymes, and treatment with PZvio 30mg tablets should be stopped if liver enzymes increase. Hence, levels of liver enzymes should be periodically checked while on treatment with this medicine. PZvio 30mg tablets should not be prescribed to patients with liver disease.
What type of medication is PZvio 30mg tablet?
PZvio 30mg tablets belong to the thiazolidinediones class of anti-diabetic medicines. They help 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 PZvio 30mg tablets increase the risk of bladder cancer?
PZvio 30mg 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. PZvio 30mg tablets should not be used in patients with a prior history of bladder cancer or having bladder cancer.
