Piomed 15 Mg Tablet Information

Piomed 15 Mg Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Diabetes Type 2. Other than this, Piomed 15 Mg Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Piomed 15 Mg Tablet. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Piomed 15 Mg Tablet are Headache, Muscle Ache. Some other side effects of Piomed 15 Mg Tablet have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Piomed 15 Mg Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Piomed 15 Mg Tablet's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Piomed 15 Mg Tablet related warnings talks about Piomed 15 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Piomed 15 Mg Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Bladder Cancer, Diabetes Type 1 are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Piomed 15 Mg Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Piomed 15 Mg Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Piomed 15 Mg Tablet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

Piomed Benefits & Uses
Piomed Dosage & How to Take
Piomed Side Effects
Piomed Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Piomed with Other Drugs
Piomed Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Piomed
Piomed Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Piomed 15 Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Piomed 15 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes Type 2

Other Benefits

Diabetes (Read More - 10 Home Remedies for Diabetes)

Piomed 15 Mg Tablet 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

Piomed 15 Mg Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Piomed 15 Mg Tablet is used -

Moderate

Blurred vision
Chest Pain

Mild

Irregular heartbeat
Weight gain

Common

Headache
Muscle Ache (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)

Piomed 15 Mg Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Piomed 15 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Piomed can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Piomed right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Piomed 15 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Piomed can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Piomed 15 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?

Piomed rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Piomed 15 Mg Tablet on the Liver?

Piomed may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Piomed 15 Mg Tablet on the Heart?

Piomed can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Piomed 15 Mg Tablet with Other Drugs

Piomed 15 Mg Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Gatifloxacin

Gemfibrozil

Moderate

Ketoconazole

Aloe Vera

Piomed 15 Mg Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Piomed 15 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Liver Disease
Anemia
Bladder Cancer
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Piomed 15 Mg Tablet

Is this Piomed 15 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Piomed 15 Mg Tablet is not addictive in nature.

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

Piomed 15 Mg Tablet will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Piomed 15 Mg Tablet only as per medical advice.

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

No, Piomed 15 Mg Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Piomed 15 Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Piomed 15 Mg Tablet

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Piomed 15 Mg Tablet with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Piomed 15 Mg Tablet

Taking [medicine] and alcohol at the same time may lead to mild side effects. Contact your doctor right away if you observe any side effects.

Mild