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About Pokr 15mg Tablet

PIOGLITAZONE is an anti-diabetic medicine belongs 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 contains Pioglitazone which helps control the level of sugar in your blood when you have type 2 diabetes by helping your body make better use of the insulin it produces. Your doctor will check whether Pioglitazone is working 3-6 months after you start taking it.

PIOGLITAZONE may be used on its own in patients who are unable to take metformin, and where treatment with diet and exercise has failed to control blood sugar or may be added to other therapies (such as gliclazide, glibenclamide, glipizide, tolbutamide or insulin) which have failed to provide sufficient control of blood sugar. Pioglitazone may also be used in combination with insulin.

Uses of Pokr 15mg Tablet

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Medicinal Benefits of Pokr 15mg Tablet

PIOGLITAZONE 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 works by helping to restore your body's appropriate response to insulin, thereby lowering your blood sugar.

Directions for Use

PIOGLITAZONE should not be used unless prescribed by a doctor. Always take PIOGLITAZONE exactly as your doctor told you. Your doctor will advise you how often you take your tablets on the basis of your medical condition. Swallow the tablet with a full glass of water.

Side Effects of Pokr 15mg Tablet

Every medicine has some side effects. In the beginning days of the treatment with PIOGLITAZONE, you may suffer from upper respiratory tract infection, headache, sinusitis, myalgia (muscle pain), and pharyngitis (inflammation of pharynx located back of neck). But these would be temporary and may be relieved after some time. However, if you still have discomfort speak with the doctor.

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Fluid retention (oedema) may occur and can lead to congestive heart failure so, combination use with insulin and use in heart failure may increase risk in patients taking PIOGLITAZONE. You should not take PIOGLITAZONE if you have kidney disease, as measured by a blood test. PIOGLITAZONE, when used with or without insulin, has the tendency to extremely lower the blood sugar level. So, the doctor may lower the dose of insulin. Increased fractures may be reported in some women taking PIOGLITAZONE. Patients with bladder cancer and macular oedema (fluid build-up in the macula part of the retina of the eye) should consult the doctor before using PIOGLITAZONE.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

PIOGLITAZONE may interact with antidiabetics (gemfibrozil), and antibiotics (rifampicin). So, tell your doctor if you are using these drugs before taking PIOGLITAZONE.

Drug-Disease Interaction:

PIOGLITAZONE should be avoided in patients with congestive heart failure (heart-related issues), type I diabetes, bladder cancer, oedema, liver disease, macular oedema, premenopausal anovulation, obesity (weight gain), anaemia as it may worsen the condition.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with PIOGLITAZONE to avoid unpleasant side-effects.

PREGNANCY

PIOGLITAZONE 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.

BREAST FEEDING

It is highly recommended to consult your doctor before taking PIOGLITAZONE.

DRIVING

PIOGLITAZONE will not affect your ability to drive or use machines but take care if you experience abnormal vision.

LIVER

PIOGLITAZONE to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

KIDNEY

PIOGLITAZONE to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.