Pioglitazone (15mg)
Piomed 15 Tablet is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is used in addition to diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
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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. Piomed 15 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Piomed 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.
Related Warnings
Taking pioglitazone with alcohol may affect blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes.
Piomed 15 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Piomed 15 Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.
Monitor the breastfed baby’s blood sugar during treatment with Piomed 15 Tablet
Piomed 15 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Piomed 15 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Piomed 15 Tablet is recommended.
Use of Piomed 15 Tablet is not recommended in patients undergoing dialysis.
Piomed 15 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Piomed 15 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Piomed 15 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
