Product Description

Pioglitazone Tablets IP 15 mg is an anti-diabetic medicine belonging to the class of thiazolidinedione (TZD), also called 'glitazones', used to treat type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes mellitus. Type 2 diabetes is an illness where the body doesn't make enough insulin, or the insulin that it makes doesn't work properly. This is diabetes that usually develops in adulthood.

Pioglitazone 15 mg Tablet contains Pioglitazone, which helps control the sugar level in your blood when you have type 2 diabetes by helping your body make better use of the insulin it produces.

Uses

Pioglitazone 15 mg is used for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus. 

How it works

Pioglitazone 15 mg Tablet contains Pioglitazone, which helps control the sugar level in your blood when you have type 2 diabetes by helping your body make better use of the insulin it produces.

Benefits

Pioglitazone 15 mg Tablet is an antidiabetic drug (thiazolidinedione/glitazones) used along with a proper diet and exercise to control high blood sugar (hyperglycaemia) in patients with type 2 diabetes. Pioglitazone is used to restore your body's appropriate response to insulin, thereby lowering your blood sugar.

How to use

Pioglitazone uses: Swallow the medicine as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Side Effects

• Upper respiratory tract infection

• Headache

• Sinusitis

• Myalgia (muscle pain)

• Pharyngitis (inflammation of the pharynx, located back of the neck)

Safety Advice

You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Pioglitazone 15 mg Tablet to avoid unpleasant side effects.

Pioglitazone use is not generally recommended in pregnancy. It's not clear whether pioglitazone can harm your unborn baby. It is highly recommended to consult your doctor before taking this drug in case you are pregnant.

Storage Conditions

• Store at temperatures below 30°C (86°F).

FAQs

What is the use of Pioglitazone 15 mg Tablet?

Pioglitazone is used to treat type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes mellitus. It helps control the sugar level in your blood by helping your body make better use of the insulin it produces.

Is it possible that type 2 diabetes can occur in children?

Type-2 diabetes generally does not affect healthy children and teens, but it may affect children who are obese, which is also known as Childhood Obesity.

What is hypoglycemia, and can Pioglitazone 15 mg Tablet cause hypoglycemia?

Hypoglycemia refers to low blood sugar levels, and it is one of the Pioglitazone Tablets side effects. Hypoglycemia can occur if you miss or delay your food, drink alcohol, over-exercise, or take other antidiabetic medicine along with this medicine. It is important to monitor blood sugar levels regularly.

How will I know that I am suffering from diabetes?

If you have symptoms like increased hunger, increased thirst, frequent urination (usually at night), unexplained weight loss, fatigue, blurred vision, slow wound/sores healing, and frequent infections, contact a doctor as it can be a condition of type 2 diabetes.

If my blood sugar level suddenly goes down, then what should I do?

In case you feel that your blood sugar level is going down and you are feeling weak, immediately eat sugar candies or drink sugary beverages. It will help to balance the blood sugar level in your body. So, it is advisable to keep sugar candies with you.

In which conditions should I avoid using Pioglitazone?

If you have or have ever had urinary bladder cancer, diabetic eye disease (retinopathy), or kidney or liver disease, avoid Pioglitazone use (15 mg). If it is urgent, consult with the doctor.