Piozest 15mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Pioglitazone (15mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Camrut Pharma |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Piozest 15mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. Piozest 15mg 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.
Piozest 15mg 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.
Can Piozest 15mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Yes, Piozest 15mg Tablet may cause weight gain, which can be dose-related. This weight gain may be due to fat accumulation or water retention in the body, particularly in patients with heart failure. It is essential to monitor weight closely in these cases.
Can Piozest 15mg Tablet cause heart failure?
Piozest 15mg 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, such as a previous heart attack, coronary artery disease, or being elderly. Heart failure is more common when Piozest 15mg Tablet is used with insulin.
Can you take Piozest 15mg Tablet and metformin together?
Yes, Piozest 15mg Tablet can be used in combination with metformin in adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and overweight patients with poor blood sugar control who require additional blood sugar management.
What time of day should you take Piozest 15mg Tablet?
Piozest 15mg Tablet is usually prescribed once daily and can be taken at any time of the day, but it is recommended to take it at the same time each day. It can be taken with or without food. Always follow the dosage instructions provided by your doctor.
How long do I need to take Piozest 15mg Tablet? Can I stop the medicine for some time?
Continue taking Piozest 15mg Tablet as directed by your doctor. Treatment for diabetes mellitus is typically long-term, and you may need to take it for the rest of your life. However, if you need to stop taking it, consult with your doctor, who will recommend an alternative treatment. Do not stop taking Piozest 15mg Tablet without consulting your doctor, as it may cause blood sugar levels to rise, which can be harmful.
Does Piozest 15mg Tablet affect liver?
Yes, Piozest 15mg Tablet may cause an increase in liver enzymes. Treatment with Piozest 15mg Tablet should be stopped if liver enzymes increase. Regular liver enzyme checks are necessary while taking this medication. Piozest 15mg Tablet is not recommended for patients with liver disease.
What kind of medicine is Piozest 15mg Tablet? Is it like metformin?
Piozest 15mg Tablet belongs to the thiazolidinediones class of anti-diabetic medications. It helps control blood sugar levels by improving how your body uses insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas. This is achieved by making your cells more sensitive to insulin.
Can Piozest 15mg Tablet cause bladder cancer?
Piozest 15mg Tablet may increase the risk of bladder cancer, although this is a rare occurrence. If you experience blood in your urine, pain while urinating, or a sudden need to urinate during treatment with this medication, consult your doctor immediately. Piozest 15mg Tablet is not recommended for patients with a prior history of bladder cancer or those with active bladder cancer.
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. Piozest 15mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- Piozest 15mg Tablet helps to control blood sugar level and avoid long-term complications.
- Take it only as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
- Continue to exercise regularly
- Eat a healthy diet
- Take your other diabetes medicines along with Piozest 15mg Tablet.
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Piozest 15mg Tablet.
Breastfeed
Piozest 15mg 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 Piozest 15mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
Piozest 15mg 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.
