Piobir 30mg Tablet
strip of 30.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Pioglitazone (30mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Brilliant Lifesciences Pvt Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Piobir 30mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. Piobir 30mg 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.
Piobir 30mg 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.
Does Piobir 30mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Piobir 30mg Tablet can commonly cause weight gain, which may be dose-related. The mechanism behind this weight gain is fat accumulation. However, in heart failure patients, it could be due to fluid retention in the body. Monitoring weight is important for heart failure cases.
Can Piobir 30mg Tablet cause heart failure?
Piobir 30mg Tablet can cause fluid retention which may worsen or trigger existing heart failure. Doctors often start with the lowest effective dose and gradually increase it, especially in patients with at least one risk factor for heart failure (previous heart attack, coronary artery disease, advanced age). Heart failure is more likely to occur when using Piobir 30mg Tablet alongside insulin.
Can I combine metformin with Piobir 30mg Tablet?
Yes, Piobir 30mg Tablet can be used in conjunction with metformin, particularly if metformin alone is insufficient for managing blood sugar levels. This combination is suitable for adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and overweight individuals experiencing poor blood sugar control.
At what time should I take Piobir 30mg Tablet?
Piobir 30mg Tablet is typically prescribed once daily, but can be taken at any time of the day. It can be taken with or without food and it's important to take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
How long do I have to take Piobir 30mg Tablet and when can I stop?
Continue taking Piobir 30mg Tablet for the duration prescribed by your doctor. Treatment for diabetes mellitus requires long-term management, potentially with lifelong use of this medicine. If you need to discontinue it, consult your doctor who may suggest an alternative medication. It's important not to stop taking it without consulting your physician as this could lead to a sudden spike in blood sugar which can be harmful.
Does Piobir 30mg Tablet affect the liver?
Piobir 30mg Tablet may cause an increase in liver enzymes. If these enzymes increase, treatment should be discontinued, and periodic liver enzyme monitoring is necessary while taking this medicine. Patients with pre-existing liver disease cannot take Piobir 30mg Tablet.
What kind of medication is Piobir 30mg Tablet?
Piobir 30mg Tablet belongs to the thiazolidinediones class of antidiabetic medicines. It enhances blood sugar control by improving insulin's ability to function in your body. This occurs by enhancing cells' sensitivity to the insulin produced.
Can Piobir 30mg Tablet cause bladder cancer?
Piobir 30mg Tablet may increase the risk of bladder cancer, although it is very rare. If you experience blood in your urine, pain when urinating or a sudden urge to urinate, it's essential to consult your doctor immediately as they are potential signs and symptoms that require attention during treatment with this medication. Piobir 30mg Tablet should not be administered to patients who have pre-existing bladder cancer or any history of the disease.
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. Piobir 30mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- Piobir 30mg 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 Piobir 30mg Tablet.
- Full effects may be visible after several weeks of starting Piobir 30mg 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.
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Piobir 30mg Tablet.
Breastfeed
Piobir 30mg 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 Piobir 30mg Tablet
Pregnancy
Piobir 30mg 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.
