Piosafe MF 15/500 Tablet
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Introduction of Piosafe MF Tablet
Piosafe MF 15/500 Tablet is a combination medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. This medicine is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps in proper utilisation of insulin, thereby lowering the blood sugar level.
Piosafe MF 15/500 Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is a combination of two medicines that effectively control blood sugar levels, when a single medication is not effective. It is important to use this medicine along with proper diet and exercise for best results. It should be taken with food to avoid the side effects like nausea and upset stomach.
Piosafe MF 15/500 Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is a combination of two medicines that effectively control blood sugar levels, when a single medication is not effective. It is important to use this medicine along with proper diet and exercise for best results. It should be taken with food to avoid the side effects like nausea and upset stomach.
Uses of Piosafe MF Tablet
Benefits of Piosafe MF Tablet
In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Piosafe MF 15/500 Tablet is a medicine that helps to control high blood glucose (sugar) levels. It helps get rid of extra glucose from your body through urine. It also improves the bodyβs response to the hormone insulin, which is responsible for regulating blood glucose (sugar) levels in our body. The insulin helps to lower your blood glucose levels and prevents them from rising after taking meals. You should keep taking it for as long as it is prescribed.
Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life.
Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life.
Side effects of Piosafe MF Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if youβre worried about them
Common side effects of Piosafe MF
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Flatulence
- Urinary tract infection
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Edema (swelling)
How to use Piosafe MF Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Piosafe MF 15/500 Tablet is to be taken with food.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Piosafe MF 15/500 Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Piosafe MF 15/500 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Piosafe MF 15/500 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Piosafe MF 15/500 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Piosafe MF 15/500 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Piosafe MF 15/500 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Piosafe MF 15/500 Tablet is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
Use of Piosafe MF 15/500 Tablet is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
Liver
CAUTION
Piosafe MF 15/500 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Piosafe MF 15/500 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Piosafe MF 15/500 Tablet is generally started with low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and its use is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Piosafe MF 15/500 Tablet is generally started with low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and its use is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Piosafe MF Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Piosafe MF 15/500 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
Piosafe MF Tablet
- Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor.
- Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine.
- It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
- Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxiety.
- Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
- Inform your doctor if you notice weight gain, shortness of breath,Β irregular heartbeat, or any abnormal swelling.Β
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI DIABETIC
Patient concerns
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Piosafe MF 15/500 Tablet
Once A Day
57%
Twice A Day
41%
Alternate Day
2%
What are you using Piosafe MF Tablet for?
Polycystic ov*
100%
*Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
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