Piokind-M-15

Composition of Piokind-M-15

Piokind-M-15 contains Metformin (500mg) + Pioglitazone (15mg). It belongs to the Biguanide and Oral anti-diabetic class of medicines.

Uses of Piokind-M-15

Piokind-M 15 Tablet is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

Key benefits

• First-choice medicine for type 2 diabetes
• Does not usually cause weight gain
• Low risk of hypoglycaemia when used alone
• Targets the after-meal sugar rise
• Can be combined with other diabetes medicines

How Piokind-M-15 works

Piokind-M 15 Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Pioglitazone and metformin. Pioglitazone is a thiazolidinedione which works by increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin. Metformin is a biguanide which decreases the production and absorption of sugar in your body and allows better use of existing insulin. Together, they provide better control of blood sugar.

How to take Piokind-M-15

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. Piokind-M 15 Tablet is to be taken with food.<br>Piokind-M 15 Tablet may cause stomach upset if taken on empty stomach.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause a dangerous build-up of acid in the blood, with vomiting, severe weakness and laboured breathing. It may cause low blood sugar and marked stomach upset. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Piokind-M-15

Most side effects of Piokind-M-15 are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Nausea Loss of appetite Taste change Stomach pain Diarrhea Edema (swelling) Weight gain Respiratory tract infection Bone fracture Blurred vision

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Piokind-M-15

Warnings and precautions

Stomach upset is common in the first two weeks and usually settles; taking it with food helps. Tell your doctor before any surgery or a scan that uses contrast dye — this medicine is usually stopped for a short time around them. Stop and seek urgent care if you develop deep rapid breathing, severe weakness, muscle pain or vomiting with cold clammy skin. This is rare but serious. Long-term use can lower vitamin B12, so your doctor may check it from time to time. If you feel shaky, sweaty, confused or unusually hungry, take sugar, glucose or a sweet drink at once and tell your doctor — these are signs your blood sugar has fallen too low. If a low-sugar episode happens while on an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor such as voglibose or acarbose, use glucose — ordinary sugar and sweets work more slowly. Tell your doctor about any new swelling of the ankles, breathlessness or sudden weight gain.

Do not take Piokind-M-15 if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with severe kidney disease, severe liver disease, or an acute illness causing dehydration. Not for people who have had diabetic ketoacidosis. Not for type 1 diabetes or for diabetic ketoacidosis. Not for people with heart failure, active bladder cancer or unexplained blood in the urine.

Interactions with other medicines

Tell your doctor about water tablets, steroids, and any contrast dye scan. Alcohol increases the risk of the rare acid build-up and should be limited. Low blood sugar is more likely when combined with insulin or a sulfonylurea.

How to store Piokind-M-15

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Piokind-M-15

<div class="style__desktop-container___1hcBT"><div class="style__desktop-video___2GTR9"><div class="styles__video-img___1rCzR"><div class=""/><div class=""/></div></div><div><div><div><div><div class="ExpertAdviceItem__content___1Djk2"><ul><li>You have been prescribed this combination medicine as it can control blood sugar better than either alone.</li> <li>You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with Piokind M 15 Tablet .</li> <li>Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach.</li> <li>Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Piokind M 15 Tablet , as it can increase the risk of low blood sugar and lactic acidosis.</li> <li>It cause fluid retention and weight gain. Inform your doctor immediately if you experience shortness of breath, swollen ankles, or rapid and excessive weight gain.</li> <li>Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxious feeling.</li> <li>Your doctor may monitor your blood sugar level, kidney function, and liver function regularly while taking this medication.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

MANKIND (PHARMA)

Therapeutic class:

Anti-diabetic

Drug class:

Biguanide and Oral anti-diabetic