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About Piobeta 15mg/2mg Tablet

PIOGLITAZONE+GLIMEPIRIDE belongs to a group of medicines known as 'antidiabetics', used to treat type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes mellitus. In type 2 diabetes the body doesn't make enough insulin, or the insulin is not effectively used by the body. This is a type of diabetes that usually develops in adulthood. Insulin is a natural substance released by the body to break down the sugar of the body.

PIOGLITAZONE+GLIMEPIRIDE is a combination of two drugs namely 'Pioglitazone' and 'Glimepiride'. Pioglitazone belongs to the class of thiazolidinedione (TZD) also called 'glitazones' which helps control the level of sugar in your blood by helping your body to make better use of the insulin it produces. Glimepiride belongs to a class of medicines known as 'sulfonylureas', which works by causing the pancreas to produce more amount of insulin and helping the body to use insulin effectively. This drug also works best for individuals whose bodies naturally produce insulin. 

Uses of Piobeta 15mg/2mg Tablet

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Medicinal Benefits of Piobeta 15mg/2mg Tablet

PIOGLITAZONE+GLIMEPIRIDE is an antidiabetic drug used along with a proper diet and exercise to control high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) in patients with type 2 diabetes. PIOGLITAZONE+GLIMEPIRIDE works by helping to restore your body's appropriate response to insulin, thereby lowering your blood sugar. PIOGLITAZONE+GLIMEPIRIDE 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. As PIOGLITAZONE+GLIMEPIRIDE helps to control the high blood sugar levels in the body, so it prevents the risk of blindness, nerve problems, kidney damage and other serious medical issues like a heart attack.

Directions for Use

Swallow the tablet with a full glass of water. PIOGLITAZONE+GLIMEPIRIDE should be taken with food or an empty stomach. However, it should be taken at the same time of the day each time for best results. For better advice, your doctor will decide, what dose should be taken and it can change in time depending upon your condition.

Side Effects of Piobeta 15mg/2mg Tablet

• Headache
• Sinusitis
• Myalgia (muscle pain)
• Upper respiratory tract infection
• Urinary tract infection
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Pharyngitis (inflammation of pharynx located back of neck)

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

PIOGLITAZONE+GLIMEPIRIDE should not be stopped even if you feel better, without consulting your doctor as sugar level keeps changing. If you stop taking PIOGLITAZONE+GLIMEPIRIDE suddenly, it may increase your sugar levels which could further increase the risk of eyesight loss (retinopathy), kidney damage (nephropathy), and nerve damage (neuropathy). PIOGLITAZONE+GLIMEPIRIDE is used to lower the blood sugar however if your sugar level gets reduced to a very low level and you start experiencing symptoms including hunger, sweating, dizziness, headache and feeling shaky. To treat such a condition, it is suggested to keep a fast-acting source of sugar in your bag that incldue hard candy, raisins, and non-diet soda. Fluid retention (edema) 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+GLIMEPIRIDE. You should not take PIOGLITAZONE+GLIMEPIRIDE if you have kidney disease, as measured by a blood test. PIOGLITAZONE+GLIMEPIRIDE, when used with or without insulin, tends 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+GLIMEPIRIDE. Patients with bladder cancer and macular edema (fluid build-up in the macula part of the retina of the eye) should consult the doctor before using PIOGLITAZONE+GLIMEPIRIDE.
 

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

PIOGLITAZONE+GLIMEPIRIDE may interact with antidiabetics (gemfibrozil), medications used to lower cholesterol (Colesevelam), Beta-blocker medications ( metoprolol, propranolol, glaucoma eye drops such as timolol) and antibiotics (rifampicin). So, tell your doctor if you are using these drugs before taking PIOGLITAZONE+GLIMEPIRIDE.

Drug-Disease Interaction:

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

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

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

PREGNANCY

• PIOGLITAZONE+GLIMEPIRIDE 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+GLIMEPIRIDE.

DRIVING

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

LIVER

• PIOGLITAZONE+GLIMEPIRIDE 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+GLIMEPIRIDE 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.