Pioglit MF 15 Tablet lowers blood sugar in type II diabetic patients (Non insulin dependent ) & prevents diseases of the heart, kidneys, eyes & blood vessels in feet, which happens due to persistently high levels of blood sugar in diabetic patients. Pioglit MF 15 Tablet plays a vital role in controlling blood sugar levels and prevents serious complications of diabetes like eyesight loss (retinopathy), kidney (nephropathy), nerve damage (neuropathy), diabetic foot ulcer and delayed wound healing. Pioglit MF 15 Tablet lowers blood sugar due to activation of cell switches (PPAR) to take up free glucose from blood & use it for energy production (Pioglitazones) & decrease production of glucose inside liver (Metformin) .

FAQs

Can Pioglit MF 15 Tablet cause heart failure?

Pioglit MF 15 Tablet can cause fluid retention which cause heart failure.The doctor usually recommends to start from a lower dose and increase the dose, slowly while treating patients who are at risk of heart failure. Heart failure is reported mainly in patients taking insulin & Pioglit MF 15 Tablet simultaneously.

can Pioglit MF 15 Tablet cause liver damage?

There has been rare cases of liver damage in patients taking Pioglit MF 15 Tablet . The doctor usually screens the patient continuously during the course of treatment with Pioglit MF 15 Tablet . A patient is advised to visit doctor strictly as per what doctor has advised.

Can Pioglit MF 15 Tablet be taken in patients with high blood pressure blood pressure?

Pioglit MF 15 Tablet is contradictory to be used in patients with high blood pressure. Doctors consultation is required before taking this drug in a patient with high blood pressure.

can Pioglit MF 15 Tablet affect my ability to drive ?

Pioglit MF 15 Tablet is safe to be taken before driving a vehicle or operating machinery as far as blood sugar levels are stable. A patient is advised to take proper precautions and make sure that Pioglit MF 15 Tablet is not taken with another blood sugar lowering agent.

can Pioglit MF 15 Tablet be taken alongside contraceptives?

Not recommended to be taken with contraceptives. Pioglit MF 15 Tablet decreases the activity of oral contraceptives like Ethinyl estradiol by almost 30% and leads to failure of contraception.