Piodar 15mg Tablets
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Piodar 15 MG Description
Piodar Tablet is an anti-diabetic medicine containing pioglitazone as its active ingredient. It is useful in improving the blood sugar levels of type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. While taking this m
edicine, you should be cautious of your diet and should also exercise regularly. It should be taken as directed by the doctor and in doses and duration as prescribed. It can be taken with or without food. Before using this medicine, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history. Your doctor may frequently ask you to monitor your blood sugar levels while on treatment with Piodar.
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Contains | Pioglitazone(15.0 Mg) |
Uses | Type 2 diabetes mellitus |
Side effects | Headache, dizziness, weight gain, blurred vision |
Therapy | ANTI-DIABETIC |
Uses of Piodar 15 MG
Contraindications of Piodar 15 MG
- If you are allergic to Pioglitazone or any of the ingredient of Piodar Tablet.
- If you have diabetic ketoacidosis (uncontrolled diabetes along with nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, rapid weight loss).
- If you are suffering from any heart problems like heart failure.
- If you have any problems with your liver.
- If you ever had or have bladder cancer.
- If you notice blood in your urine and your doctor is not aware of it.
Side effects of Piodar 15 MG
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Respiratory tract infection like cough, sneezing, runny nose, sore throat
- Weight gain
- Numbness
- Abnormal or blurred vision
Precautions and Warnings of Piodar 15 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You suffer from any liver disease.
- You are suffering from any heart problem like irregular heartbeat, heart failure.
- You are suffering from a certain type of diabetic eye disease called macular oedema.
- You notice any type of swelling or have fluid retention, as Piodar Tablet may worsen your condition.
- You have cysts on your ovaries.
- Piodar may increase the risk of bone fractures.
- When taking this medicine along with other antidiabetic medicines, you may experience episodes of low blood sugar. Always carry sugar or a bar of chocolate. Do not consume sugar-free during such episodes....
- Piodar Tablet is not recommended in patients below 18 years of age.
Mode of Action of Piodar 15 MG
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Directions for Use of Piodar 15 MG
Interactions of Piodar 15 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Piodar Tablet may interact with other medicines, discuss with your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbal preparations you are taking. Also, you should inform your doctor if you have a planned surgery or vaccination scheduled. ...
- Piodar Tablet should be used with caution along with gemfibrozil (used to lower blood cholesterol) and rifampicin (antibiotic) as it may after its effects. Close monitoring of your blood sugar levels is necessary....
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Content Details
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD CCEBDM Diabetology
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the use of Piodar Tablet?
Q: How to take Piodar Tablet?
Q: Can Piodar Tablet be given to children?
Q: What is the content present in Piodar?
Q: What are the side effects of Piodar?
Q: When should I take Piodar?
References
- Pioglitazone Accord 15 mg tablets- Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 9 May 2022]
- Pioglitazone Accord 15 mg tablets- Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 9 May 2022]
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2021 [cited 9 May 2022]
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