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K-Pio 15 Tablet

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Composition FOR K-Pio 15mg Tablet

Pioglitazone(15mg)

food interaction for K-Pio Tablet

alcohol interaction for K-Pio Tablet

pregnancy interaction for K-Pio Tablet

lactation interaction for K-Pio Tablet

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
K-Pio 15 Tablet may be taken with or without food.
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CAUTION
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with K-Pio 15 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
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The safety of K-Pio 15 Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
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Information regarding the use of K-Pio 15 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR K-Pio 15mg Tablet

Pioglitazone(15mg)

K-pio tablet uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

How k-pio tablet works

K-Pio 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.

Common side effects of k-pio tablet

Sore throat, Sinus inflammation, Muscle pain, Headache

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Expert advice FOR K-Pio Tablet

  • Pioglitazone 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 Pioglitazone.
  • Full effects may be visible after several weeks of starting Pioglitazone. 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. 

Frequently asked questions FOR K-Pio 15mg Tablet

Pioglitazone

Q. Can K-Pio 15 Tablet cause weight gain?
K-Pio 15 Tablet commonly causes weight gain which may be dose-related. The reason for this weight gain could be fat accumulation. However, in heart failure patients it could be due to water retention in the body. Therefore, it is important to monitor weight in heart failure cases.
Q. Can K-Pio 15 Tablet cause heart failure?
K-Pio 15 Tablet can cause fluid retention which may aggravate or speed up heart failure. The doctor usually starts with the lowest available dose and increases the dose gradually 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 K-Pio 15 Tablet is used with insulin.
Q. Can you take K-Pio 15 Tablet and metformin together?
Yes, K-Pio 15 Tablet 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.
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Q. What time of day should you take K-Pio 15 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. You should take K-Pio 15 Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
Q. How long do I need to take K-Pio 15 Tablet? Can I stop the medicine for some time?
Continue taking K-Pio 15 Tablet as long as your doctor recommends taking it. Treatment for diabetes mellitus is long-term so you may have to take it lifelong. However, if you have to stop it then 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.
Q. Does K-Pio 15 Tablet affect liver?
Yes, K-Pio 15 Tablet may cause an increase in liver enzymes, and treatment with K-Pio 15 Tablet should be stopped if liver enzymes increase. Hence, levels of liver enzymes should be periodically checked while on treatment with this medicine. K-Pio 15 Tablet should not be prescribed to patients with liver disease.
Q. What kind of medicine is K-Pio 15 Tablet? Is it like metformin?
K-Pio 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. This is done by helping your cells become more sensitive to the insulin your body makes.
Q. Can K-Pio 15 Tablet cause bladder cancer?
K-Pio 15 Tablet 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. K-Pio 15 Tablet should not be used in patients with a prior history of bladder cancer or having bladder cancer.

Content on this page was last updated on 19 January, 2026, by Dr. Sachin Gupta (MD Pharmacology, MBBS)