Piozer Tablet Uses

About Piozer Tablet

Piozer Tablet uses include managing type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults, alone or in combination with other antidiabetic medications. It contains Pioglitazone, a thiazolidinedione that improves insulin sensitivity in muscle, fat, and liver tissues, allowing the body to use its own insulin more effectively. It helps lower blood sugar levels and reduce HbA1c over time.

Piozer Tablet Uses

Your doctor might give you Piozer Tablet for:

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults
• Combination therapy with Metformin or sulfonylureas
• Combination with insulin
• Improving insulin sensitivity
• Reducing HbA1c levels

Piozer Tablet Dosage and Administration

Always follow your doctor's instructions exactly.

Adult Dosage:

• Starting dose is 15mg or 30mg once daily.
• Dose can be increased up to 45mg daily based on response.

Children Dosage:

• Not recommended for children under 18 years.

How to Take:

• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Can be taken with or without food.
• Take at the same time each day.
• Continue with diet and exercise for best results.

Piozer Tablet Warnings

Don't use Piozer Tablet if you:

• Are allergic to Pioglitazone or any ingredient
• Have heart failure or history of heart failure
• Have active bladder cancer or a history of bladder cancer
• Have severe liver disease
• Have diabetic ketoacidosis

Piozer Tablet Precautions

Talk with your doctor first if you:

• Have heart disease or high blood pressure
• Have liver problems
• Have a history of bladder problems
• Have osteoporosis or fracture risk
• Are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy

Also, remember:

• Regular liver function tests are needed.
• Monitor for signs of heart failure like swelling or breathlessness.
• Report blood in urine immediately.
• May increase risk of bone fractures, especially in women.

Piozer Tablet Side Effects

Piozer is generally well tolerated, but some people may experience side effects.

• Weight gain
• Swelling in legs and ankles
• Headache
• Muscle pain
• Upper respiratory infections
• Mild anemia

Serious Side Effects:

• Heart failure with swelling and breathlessness
• Bladder cancer with prolonged use
• Liver problems
• Bone fractures
• Vision problems

Storage Instructions

• Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place.
• Protect from light and moisture.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Do not use after expiry date.

Packaging and Quantity

• 15mg: Pack of 14 tablets
• 30mg: Pack of 14 tablets
• 45mg: Pack of 14 tablets

Prescription Requirement

It is a prescription-only medicine due to its potential side effects and to prevent misuse.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Piozer Tablet

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