Piomed 30 Mg Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Diabetes Type 2. The alternative uses of Piomed 30 Mg Tablet have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Piomed 30 Mg Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Piomed 30 Mg Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Muscle Ache. While these are the most often observed Piomed 30 Mg Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Piomed 30 Mg Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Piomed 30 Mg Tablet's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Piomed 30 Mg Tablet related warnings talks about Piomed 30 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Piomed 30 Mg Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Piomed 30 Mg Tablet in conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Bladder Cancer, Diabetes Type 1. Some other conditions that can be affected by Piomed 30 Mg Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Piomed 30 Mg Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Piomed 30 Mg Tablet, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Piomed 30 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Piomed 30 Mg Tablet is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Piomed 30 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.
Is the use of Piomed 30 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.
What is the effect of Piomed 30 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Piomed rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Piomed 30 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.
What is the effect of Piomed 30 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.
Piomed 30 Mg Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Piomed 30 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Piomed 30 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Piomed 30 Mg Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Piomed 30 Mg Tablet will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Piomed 30 Mg Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Piomed 30 Mg Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Piomed 30 Mg Tablet
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Piomed 30 Mg Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Piomed 30 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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