Rs.54for 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)
food interaction for Pionorm Tablet
alcohol interaction for Pionorm Tablet
pregnancy interaction for Pionorm Tablet
lactation interaction for Pionorm Tablet
food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Pionorm 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 Pionorm 15 Tablet.
UNSAFE
Pionorm 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
Pionorm 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 Pionorm 15 Tablet
Monitor the breastfed baby’s blood sugar during treatment with Pionorm 15 Tablet
CAUTION
SALT INFORMATION FOR Pionorm 15mg Tablet
Pioglitazone(15mg)
Pionorm 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 pionorm tablet works
Pionorm 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 pionorm tablet
Headache, Sore throat, Sinus inflammation, Muscle pain
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Expert advice FOR Pionorm 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 Pionorm 15mg Tablet
Pioglitazone
Q. Can Pionorm 15 Tablet cause weight gain?
Pionorm 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 Pionorm 15 Tablet cause heart failure?
Pionorm 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 Pionorm 15 Tablet is used with insulin.
Q. Can you take Pionorm 15 Tablet and metformin together?
Yes, Pionorm 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.