Pioglar 15 Tablet

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Composition FOR Pioglar 15mg Tablet

Pioglitazone(15mg)

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food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Pioglar 15 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Pioglar 15 Tablet.
UNSAFE
Pioglar 15 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Pioglar 15 Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Monitor the breastfed baby’s blood sugar during treatment with Pioglar 15 Tablet
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Pioglar 15mg Tablet

Pioglitazone(15mg)

Pioglar 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 pioglar tablet works

Pioglar 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 pioglar tablet

Headache, Sore throat, Sinus inflammation, Muscle pain

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Expert advice FOR Pioglar 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 Pioglar 15mg Tablet

Pioglitazone

Q. Can Pioglar 15 Tablet cause weight gain?
Pioglar 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 Pioglar 15 Tablet cause heart failure?
Pioglar 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 Pioglar 15 Tablet is used with insulin.
Q. Can you take Pioglar 15 Tablet and metformin together?
Yes, Pioglar 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 Pioglar 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 Pioglar 15 Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
Q. How long do I need to take Pioglar 15 Tablet? Can I stop the medicine for some time?
Continue taking Pioglar 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 Pioglar 15 Tablet affect liver?
Yes, Pioglar 15 Tablet may cause an increase in liver enzymes, and treatment with Pioglar 15 Tablet should be stopped if liver enzymes increase. Hence, levels of liver enzymes should be periodically checked while on treatment with this medicine. Pioglar 15 Tablet should not be prescribed to patients with liver disease.
Q. What kind of medicine is Pioglar 15 Tablet? Is it like metformin?
Pioglar 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 Pioglar 15 Tablet cause bladder cancer?
Pioglar 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. Pioglar 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 11 November, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)