Question 1

Can Pioglar 15 Tablet cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Pioglar 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.

Question 2

Can Pioglar 15 Tablet cause heart failure?

Accepted Answer

Pioglar 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 Pioglar 15 Tablet is used with insulin.

Question 3

Can you take Pioglar 15 Tablet and metformin together?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Pioglar 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.

Question 4

What time of day should you take Pioglar 15 Tablet?

Accepted Answer

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 Pioglar 15 Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

Question 5

How long do I need to take Pioglar 15 Tablet? Can I stop the medicine for some time?

Accepted Answer

Continue taking Pioglar 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.

Question 6

Does Pioglar 15 Tablet affect liver?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Pioglar 15 Tablet may cause an increase in liver enzymes, and treatment with Pioglar 15 Tablet should be stopped if liver enzymes increase. Hence, levels of liver enzymes should be periodically checked while on treatment with this medicine. Pioglar 15 Tablet should not be prescribed to patients with liver disease.

Question 7

What kind of medicine is Pioglar 15 Tablet? Is it like metformin?

Accepted Answer

Pioglar 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.

Question 8

Can Pioglar 15 Tablet cause bladder cancer?

Accepted Answer

Pioglar 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. Pioglar 15 Tablet should not be used in patients with a prior history of bladder cancer or having bladder cancer.

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