Piomed 15 Tablet
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Product introduction
Piomed 15 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.
Piomed 15 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.
The most common side effects of taking this medicine include headache, sinusitis, muscle pain, and pharyngitis. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects bother you or persist for a longer duration.
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.
Piomed 15 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.
The most common side effects of taking this medicine include headache, sinusitis, muscle pain, and pharyngitis. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects bother you or persist for a longer duration.
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.
Uses of Piomed Tablet
Side effects of Piomed Tablet
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 Piomed
- Headache
- Sore throat
- Sinus inflammation
- Muscle pain
How to use Piomed 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. Piomed 15 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Piomed Tablet works
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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Piomed 15 Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Piomed 15 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
Piomed 15 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 Piomed 15 Tablet
Monitor the breastfed baby’s blood sugar during treatment with Piomed 15 Tablet
Driving
SAFE
Piomed 15 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Piomed 15 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Piomed 15 Tablet is recommended.
Liver
CAUTION
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.
Use of Piomed 15 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Piomed Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Piomed 15 Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Piomed 15 Tablet helps to control blood sugar level and avoid long-term complications.
- Take it only as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
- You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with Piomed 15 Tablet.
- Full effects may be visible after several weeks of starting Piomed 15 Tablet. Keep taking it as prescribed by your doctor.
- Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while taking this medicine.
- Notify your doctor if you experience shortness of breath, heart problems, or any abnormal swelling.
- Your doctor may monitor your liver function. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms like abdominal pain, yellowing of eyes and loss of appetite.
- Piomed 15 Tablet helps to control blood sugar level and avoid long-term complications.
- Full effects may be visible after several weeks of starting Piomed 15 Tablet. Keep taking it as prescribed by your doctor.
- Weight gain, headache, and swelling due to fluid build-up may occur.
- Notify your doctor if you experience shortness of breath, heart problems, or any abnormal swelling.
- May not be suitable for patients with a history of heart failure or bladder cancer.
- You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with Piomed 15 Tablet.
- Take it only as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
- Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while taking this medicine.
- Your doctor may monitor your liver function. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms like abdominal pain, yellowing of eyes and loss of appetite.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Thiazolidinedione Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI DIABETIC
Action Class
Thiazolidinediones (TZD) and PPAR Gamma Agonists
Interaction with drugs
Taking Piomed with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may increase the risk of low blood sugar levels. Elderly, malnourished, diabetic individuals and those with kidney and heart dysfunction are at higher risk.
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Concurrent use may interfere with control over blood sugar.
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Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Piomed 15 Tablet
Once A Day
90%
Twice A Day
10%
Alternate Day
1%
What are you using Piomed Tablet for?
Type 2 diabet*
100%
*Type 2 diabetes mellitus
How much was the improvement?
Average
50%
Poor
50%
What were the side-effects while using Piomed 15 Tablet?
No Side Effec*
50%
Numbness
50%
*No Side Effect
FAQs
Can Piomed 15 Tablet cause weight gain?
Piomed 15 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.
Can Piomed 15 Tablet cause heart failure?
Piomed 15 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 Piomed 15 Tablet is used with insulin.
Can you take Piomed 15 Tablet and metformin together?
Yes, Piomed 15 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.
What time of day should you take Piomed 15 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 Piomed 15 Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
How long do I need to take Piomed 15 Tablet? Can I stop the medicine for some time?
Continue taking Piomed 15 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.
Does Piomed 15 Tablet affect liver?
Yes, Piomed 15 Tablet may cause an increase in liver enzymes, and treatment with Piomed 15 Tablet should be stopped if liver enzymes increase. Hence, levels of liver enzymes should be periodically checked while on treatment with this medicine. Piomed 15 Tablet should not be prescribed to patients with liver disease.
What kind of medicine is Piomed 15 Tablet? Is it like metformin?
Piomed 15 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.
Can Piomed 15 Tablet cause bladder cancer?
Piomed 15 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. Piomed 15 Tablet should not be used in patients with a prior history of bladder cancer or having bladder cancer.
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Name: Ipca Laboratories Ltd
Address: 142 AB, Kandivli Industrial Estate, Kandivli (West), Mumbai - 400 067, Maharashtra
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: October, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Piomed 15 Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: October, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Piomed 15 Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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