PioMet 15 mg+850 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.03 (3 x 10: ৳ 301.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.33
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Pioglitazone metformin hydrochloride |
| Company | Silva pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Improving glycemic control in type 2 diabetes
- Adjunct to diet and exercise
Pharmacology
- Pioglitazone mechanism of action
- Metformin mechanism of action
- Insulin sensitivity enhancement
- Glucose disposal
Dosage & Administration
- Individualized dosing
- Maximum recommended daily dose
- Starting dose recommendations
- Divided daily doses
Interaction
- Vitamin B12 absorption impairment
- CYP2C8 inhibitors interaction
- CYP2C8 inducers interaction
- Renal tubular secretion interaction
Contraindications
- Renal disease or dysfunction
- Hypersensitivity
- Metabolic acidosis
- Cardiovascular collapse
Side Effects
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Diarrhea
- Peripheral edema
- Headache
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use in pregnancy
- Risk to the fetus
- Not recommended during breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Not for type 1 diabetes
- Not for diabetic ketoacidosis
- Caution in hepatic insufficiency
- Metformin accumulation risk
Use in Special Populations
- Careful dose selection in advanced age
- Renal function monitoring
- Liver disease monitoring
Overdose Effects
- Supportive treatment based on symptoms
Therapeutic Class
- Oral hypoglycemic preparations
Storage Conditions
- Cool and dry place
- Protect from light and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children