PIOZ 30 MG TABLET

Name: PIOZ 30 MG TABLET
SKU: AH_CH_DB_2562
Price: 2.12 USD
Availability: InStock

SKU: AH_CH_DB_2562 Category: Diabetes

Generic : Pioglitazone (30mg)

Treatment : Diabetes Mellitus Type 2

Pack size : 10 (Tablet)

Manufacturer : USV Ltd

Made In : INDIA

UNIT PRICE

$2.12

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PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Pioz 30 Tablet is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. This helps to prevent serious complications of diabetes like kidney damage and blindness.

Pioz 30 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.

You should not take it if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus, if you have diabetic ketoacidosis (high levels of acid in your blood), or if you have severe kidney or liver disease. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had heart disease, thyroid disease, or some hormonal conditions. It may not be suitable. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your blood sugar levels should be checked regularly and your doctor may also advise blood tests to monitor your blood cell counts and liver function.

BENEFITS OF PIOZ TABLET

In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Pioz 30 Tablet improves the body’s response to the hormone insulin responsible for regulating blood glucose (sugar) levels in our body. The insulin helps to lower your blood glucose levels and prevents them from rising after taking meals. You should keep taking it for as long as it is prescribed.
Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life.

HOW TO USE PIOZ TABLET

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. Pioz 30 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

HOW PIOZ TABLET WORKS

Pioz 30 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.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Pioz 30 Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Pioz 30 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.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Pioz 30 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 Pioz 30 Tablet

Driving

SAFE

Pioz 30 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Pioz 30 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Pioz 30 Tablet is recommended.

Liver

CAUTION

Pioz 30 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Pioz 30 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Pioz 30 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

INTERACTION WITH DRUGS

GEMFIBROZIL
RIFAMPICIN

WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE PIOZ TABLET?

If you miss a dose of Pioz 30 Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

SIDE EFFECTS

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Pioz

Headache
Sore throat
Sinus inflammation
Muscle pain

FAQ's

Q. Can Pioz 30 Tablet cause weight gain?

Pioz 30 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 Pioz 30 Tablet cause heart failure?

Pioz 30 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 Pioz 30 Tablet is used with insulin.

Q. Can you take Pioz 30 Tablet and metformin together?

Yes, Pioz 30 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.

Q. What time of day should you take Pioz 30 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 Pioz 30 Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

Q. How long do I need to take Pioz 30 Tablet? Can I stop the medicine for some time?

Continue taking Pioz 30 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 Pioz 30 Tablet affect liver?

Yes, Pioz 30 Tablet may cause an increase in liver enzymes, and treatment with Pioz 30 Tablet should be stopped if liver enzymes increase. Hence, levels of liver enzymes should be periodically checked while on treatment with this medicine. Pioz 30 Tablet should not be prescribed to patients with liver disease.

Q. What kind of medicine is Pioz 30 Tablet? Is it like metformin?

Pioz 30 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 Pioz 30 Tablet cause bladder cancer?

Pioz 30 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. Pioz 30 Tablet should not be used in patients with a prior history of bladder cancer or having bladder cancer.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Pack size – 10

pack form – tablet

MORE INFORMATION

Information Leaflet

Always read the patient information leaflet before commencing treatment.

Important: We advise you to always read the patient information leaflet inside the medication box, as the generic medication may not always entirely match the patient information leaflet listed. Please contact us if you have any questions.

PIOZ 30 MG TABLET

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