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About Genericart Pioglitazone 15mg Tablet
Genericart Pioglitazone 15mg Tablet 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.
Genericart Pioglitazone 15mg 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.
Genericart Pioglitazone 15mg Tablet should be taken with food or an empty stomach. The most common side effects of Genericart Pioglitazone 15mg Tablet are upper respiratory tract infection, headache, sinusitis, myalgia (muscle pain), and pharyngitis. Most of these side effects of Genericart Pioglitazone 15mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. Please consult your doctor if these side effects become troublesome.
Genericart Pioglitazone 15mg Tablet should not be stopped even if you feel better without consulting your doctor. If you stop taking Genericart Pioglitazone 15mg Tablet suddenly, it may increase your sugar levels, which could further increase the risk of eyesight loss (retinopathy), kidney damage (nephropathy) and nerve damage (neuropathy). Genericart Pioglitazone 15mg Tablet should not be taken if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus, if you are hypersensitive (allergic) to any of the ingredients in Genericart Pioglitazone 15mg Tablet, have heart failure or have had heart failure in the past, diabetic ketoacidosis (a complication of diabetes causing rapid weight loss, nausea or vomiting), severe kidney or liver disease, bladder cancer. Please inform your doctor if you have any heart disease, are or are planning to get pregnant or are breastfeeding. The safety and efficacy of Genericart Pioglitazone 15mg Tablet in children under 18 years have not been established, so it should not be given to them.
Uses of Genericart Pioglitazone 15mg Tablet
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Medicinal Benefits
Genericart Pioglitazone 15mg 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. Genericart Pioglitazone 15mg Tablet works by helping to restore your body's appropriate response to insulin, thereby lowering your blood sugar.
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Side Effects of Genericart Pioglitazone 15mg Tablet
Upper respiratory tract infection
Headache
Sinusitis
Myalgia (muscle pain)
Pharyngitis (inflammation of pharynx located back of neck)
What if I have taken an overdose of Genericart Pioglitazone 15mg Tablet
Drug Warnings
Fluid retention (oedema) may occur and can lead to congestive heart failure so, a combination of use with insulin and use in heart failure may increase the risk in patients taking Genericart Pioglitazone 15mg Tablet. You should not take Genericart Pioglitazone 15mg Tablet if you have kidney disease, as measured by a blood test. Genericart Pioglitazone 15mg Tablet, when used with or without insulin, $ name tends to lower the blood sugar level. So, the doctor may lower the dose of insulin. Increased fractures may be reported in some women taking Genericart Pioglitazone 15mg Tablet. 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 Genericart Pioglitazone 15mg Tablet.
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
Fill your half plate with starchy veggies, a quarter with proteins, and a quarter with whole grain.
Eat at regular interval. Do not take the long gap between a meal or snack.
Monitor your blood sugar level regularly especially when there are a lot of fluctuations.
Invest at least 150 min of moderate-intensity physical activity and 15 minutes of high-intensity exercise every week.
Lose weight gradually to achieve a healthy body mass index (18.5 to 24.9).
Replace refined carbohydrates containing foods with whole grain foods and increase intake of fruits and veggies and other fibre enriched foods.
Reduce intake of saturated fat (or hidden fats) in the food like chips, crisps, pastries, biscuits and samosas. Choose omega 3 fatty acid-containing oils for daily cooking. For frying, you may use palm oil, mustard oil, groundnut oil, rice bran oil, and safflower oil.
Do not take stress as it may elevate your blood sugar level. You may adopt stress management techniques like mindfulness, yoga or meditation to control stress-related to blood sugar changes.
Opt for low-fat dairy products (low-fat yoghurt, fat-free milk and cheese etc.).
Keep your blood pressure as normal (120/80) as possible. As it reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases in diabetes patients.
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Alcohol
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You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Genericart Pioglitazone 15mg Tablet to avoid unpleasant side-effects.
Pregnancy
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Genericart Pioglitazone 15mg Tablet 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
Caution
It is highly recommended to consult your doctor before taking Genericart Pioglitazone 15mg Tablet.
Driving
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Genericart Pioglitazone 15mg Tablet will not affect your ability to drive or use machines but take care if you experience abnormal vision.
Liver
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Genericart Pioglitazone 15mg Tablet 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
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Genericart Pioglitazone 15mg Tablet 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.
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The safety and efficacy of Genericart Pioglitazone 15mg Tablet in children have not been established. Genericart Pioglitazone 15mg Tablet is not recommended in children.
Genericart Pioglitazone 15mg Tablet 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.
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.
Hypoglycemia refers to low blood sugar levels, and it is one of the side effects of Genericart Pioglitazone 15mg Tablet. 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.
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 doctor as it can be a condition of type 2 diabetes.
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.
If you have or have ever had urinary bladder cancer, diabetic eye disease (retinopathy), or kidney or liver disease, avoid use of Genericart Pioglitazone 15mg Tablet. If it is urgent consult with the doctor.
Swallow the tablet whole with a drink of water. Do not chew it. Genericart Pioglitazone 15mg Tablet can be taken with or without food.
The safety and efficacy of Genericart Pioglitazone 15mg Tablet in children under 18 years have not been established, so it should not be given to them.
Genericart Pioglitazone 15mg 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.
The most common side effects of Genericart Pioglitazone 15mg Tablet are upper respiratory tract infection, headache, sinusitis, myalgia (muscle pain), and pharyngitis. Most of these side effects of Genericart Pioglitazone 15mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. Please consult your doctor if these side effects become troublesome.
You can take Genericart Pioglitazone 15mg Tablet at any time with or without food, for example, in the morning or the evening. Try to take it at the same time every day.
Some people increase body fat after using pioglitazone. This can make them gain weight. To avoid gaining too much weight, try to eat a healthy balanced diet while keeping your portion sizes consistent. Regular exercise will also help to maintain your weight.
Pioglitazone-induced heart failure is known in patients with underlying heart disease but is not well documented in patients with normal. Please discuss with your doctor if you have underlying heart disease before taking Genericart Pioglitazone 15mg Tablet.
Yes, Genericart Pioglitazone 15mg Tablet and metformin combination is used with proper diet and exercise to treat high blood sugar levels caused by type 2 diabetes.
You can take Genericart Pioglitazone 15mg Tablet at any time with or without food, for example, in the morning or the evening. Try to take it at the same time every day.
Genericart Pioglitazone 15mg Tablet is used to treat diabetes. Diabetes therapy is usually lifelong. Do not discontinue taking pioglitazone without consulting your doctor. If you stop taking pioglitazone suddenly, your blood sugar levels can drop. If you want to discontinue taking your medication, consult your doctor. They may be able to recommend an alternative treatment for your diabetes.
Patients should avoid self-discontinuing diabetes medication when symptoms improve because symptoms may not reflect the actual condition. Doing so is very dangerous, not controlling blood sugar and making complications appear early. However, a person can stop using this drug safely if they can effectively manage their Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) through sustainable lifestyle changes. Please discuss this with your doctor for personalized guidance.
Genericart Pioglitazone 15mg Tablet is usually safe to take for a long time. Your doctor will give you regular tests to check whether it's OK for you to continue taking it.
Genericart Pioglitazone 15mg Tablet 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. So, let your doctor know about your medical condition.
Genericart Pioglitazone 15mg Tablet 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.
Pioglitazone, a thiazolidinedione, improves glycemic control in type 2 diabetics by enhancing peripheral insulin sensitivity, whereas metformin, a biguanide, works mostly by lowering hepatic glucose production.
Pioglitazone may raise bladder cancer risk in a dose- and time-dependent way, according to current research. Patients with long-term and high-dose pioglitazone exposure should be frequently examined for bladder cancer.
Genericart Pioglitazone 15mg Tablet may be used alone or with other medicines, such as insulin, metformin, or sulfonylurea agents. Before using Genericart Pioglitazone 15mg Tablet along with other medications, check with your doctor. The doctor will check for potential interactions and guide you through the process of taking them if necessary.
To avoid potential interactions and minimise side effects, before using this medication, you should inform your doctor about your medical history, including any ongoing medicines.
Pioglitazone is not suggested during pregnancy because there is limited information on its safety. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, consult your doctor, as they will need to reassess your treatment. They will be able to recommend a different prescription that is safe for you to take throughout pregnancy.
Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. Keep out of sight and reach of children.
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