Truepizon 15mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Truecure Healthcare Private Limited
Salt Composition
Pioglitazone (15mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Truepizon 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
Truepizon 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. Truepizon 15mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Truepizon 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
Truepizon 15mg 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 Truepizon 15mg Tablet. Full effects may be visible after several weeks of starting Truepizon 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 Truepizon 15mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Truepizon 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, particularly in patients with heart failure. It is essential to monitor weight in these cases.
Can Truepizon 15mg Tablet cause heart failure?
Truepizon 15mg Tablet can exacerbate or accelerate heart failure due to fluid retention. Your doctor will 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 Truepizon 15mg Tablet is used with insulin.
Can you take Truepizon 15mg Tablet and metformin together?
Yes, Truepizon 15mg 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 Truepizon 15mg Tablet?
Truepizon 15mg 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. Always take Truepizon 15mg Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
How long do I need to take Truepizon 15mg Tablet? Can I stop the medicine for some time?
Continue taking Truepizon 15mg 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 Truepizon 15mg Tablet affect liver?
Yes, Truepizon 15mg Tablet may cause an increase in liver enzymes. Treatment with Truepizon 15mg Tablet should be stopped if liver enzymes increase. Therefore, levels of liver enzymes should be periodically checked while on treatment with this medicine. Truepizon 15mg Tablet is not recommended for patients with liver disease.
What kind of medicine is Truepizon 15mg Tablet? Is it like metformin?
Truepizon 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, making your cells more sensitive to the insulin your body produces.
Can Truepizon 15mg Tablet cause bladder cancer?
Truepizon 15mg 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. Truepizon 15mg Tablet is not recommended for patients with a prior history of bladder cancer or having bladder cancer.
