Zipio 15 Tablet
Manufacturer
FDC Ltd
Salt Composition
Pioglitazone (15mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Zipio 15 Tablet is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes, preventing serious complications like kidney damage and blindness.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Zipio 15 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. Zipio 15 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Zipio 15 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
Zipio 15 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 Zipio 15 Tablet. Full effects may be visible after several weeks of starting Zipio 15 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Zipio 15 Tablet cause weight gain?
Zipio 15 Tablet may cause weight gain, which could be dose-related. This weight gain may be due to fat accumulation or water retention, particularly in heart failure patients. It is essential to monitor weight in heart failure cases.
Can Zipio 15 Tablet cause heart failure?
Zipio 15 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 Zipio 15 Tablet is used with insulin. Consult your doctor for personalized guidance.
Can you take Zipio 15 Tablet and metformin together?
Yes, Zipio 15 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 Zipio 15 Tablet?
Zipio 15 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 Zipio 15 Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
How long do I need to take Zipio 15 Tablet? Can I stop the medicine for some time?
Continue taking Zipio 15 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 Zipio 15 Tablet without consulting your doctor, as it may cause blood sugar levels to rise, which could be harmful to you.
Does Zipio 15 Tablet affect the liver?
Yes, Zipio 15 Tablet may cause an increase in liver enzymes. Treatment with Zipio 15 Tablet should be stopped if liver enzymes increase. It is essential to have liver enzyme levels periodically checked while on treatment with this medicine. Zipio 15 Tablet should not be prescribed to patients with liver disease.
What kind of medicine is Zipio 15 Tablet? Is it like metformin?
Zipio 15 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 Zipio 15 Tablet cause bladder cancer?
Zipio 15 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. Zipio 15 Tablet should not be used in patients with a prior history of bladder cancer or having bladder cancer.
