Piocon

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Piocon Information

Piocon is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Diabetes Type 2. Secondary and off-label uses of Piocon have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Piocon depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Common side effects of Piocon include Headache, Muscle Ache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Piocon can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Piocon are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

In addition, Piocon's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Piocon has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Piocon related warnings section.

Piocon can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Piocon in conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Bladder Cancer, Diabetes Type 1. Some other conditions that can be affected by Piocon are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Piocon may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Piocon is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.



Piocon Benefits & Uses

Piocon is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

  • Diabetes Type 2

Other Benefits

Piocon Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Diabetes Type 2
  • Before or After Meal: With meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Diabetes Type 2
  • Before or After Meal: With meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Piocon Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Piocon safe for pregnant women?


    Piocon can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Piocon, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Piocon safe during breastfeeding?


    If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Piocon. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Piocon on the Kidneys?


    Piocon rarely affects the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Piocon on the Liver?


    There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Piocon. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Piocon on the Heart?


    The heart can be affected by Piocon. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.

    Moderate


Severe Interaction of Piocon with Other Drugs

Piocon should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate



Piocon Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Piocon unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Piocon

  • Is this Piocon habit forming or addictive?


    Piocon is not addictive in nature.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Piocon as it does not make you drowsy.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but take Piocon only as per medical advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Piocon is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Piocon Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Piocon


    Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Piocon and food will interact.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Piocon


    Drinking alcohol while taking Piocon may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.

    Mild


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Actos (pioglitazone hydrochloride)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 276-277

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1032-1033

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