Pionorm 30 Tablet

Pionorm 30 Tablet is a prescription tablet containing pioglitazone 30 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the thiazolidinedione class of diabetes medicines and is used to help improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. Pionorm 30 Tablet is taken by mouth and is usually used along with diet, exercise, and sometimes other diabetes medicines.

How it works: Pioglitazone helps the body respond better to its own insulin, which allows sugar to move out of the blood and into the cells more effectively. As a tablet, Pionorm 30 Tablet is swallowed and works gradually over time to improve insulin sensitivity and lower average blood sugar levels.

Pionorm 30 Tablet is a higher-strength version of this brand compared with Pionorm 15 Tablet, so it is generally chosen for people who need more blood sugar-lowering effect than the lower strength can provide. Because pioglitazone can take time to show its full benefit, a doctor may select Pionorm 30 Tablet when a patient has already been assessed and needs a stronger maintenance dose rather than a starter strength.

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus
• Improving insulin sensitivity
• Lowering fasting and after-meal blood sugar
• Part of combination diabetes therapy
• Long-term blood sugar control

• Swallow Pionorm 30 Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew it unless your prescriber or pharmacist tells you otherwise.
• Take it once daily at the same time each day unless your doctor gives a different schedule.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• Follow your diabetes meal plan and exercise routine while taking this medicine.
• Do not change your dose or stop Pionorm 30 Tablet on your own, even if your blood sugar seems better.

Each Pionorm 30 Tablet contains pioglitazone 30 mg. The usual frequency is once daily, but the exact dose and whether it is combined with other diabetes medicines are decided by the prescriber based on your blood sugar response and medical history. Do not take more than the amount your doctor prescribes; the daily maximum depends on the overall treatment plan and should be set by your clinician.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Pioglitazone may include:

• Weight gain
• Swelling in the hands, ankles, or feet
• Headache
• Upper respiratory symptoms such as cold-like symptoms
• Muscle pain
• Sore throat

• Pionorm 30 Tablet is a stronger tablet strength, so it should be used only when a clinician has decided that 30 mg is appropriate for you.
• It can cause fluid retention, so it may not be suitable for people with heart failure or a history of swelling.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease or a history of bladder cancer before starting treatment.
• The risk of low blood sugar increases if Pionorm 30 Tablet is taken with insulin or sulfonylureas.
• Alcohol can make blood sugar harder to control, so ask your clinician how much is safe for you.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how this medicine affects you, especially if it is used with other diabetes medicines.
• Report rapid weight gain, shortness of breath, or leg swelling promptly.

• Insulin
• Sulfonylureas such as glimepiride or glyburide
• Gemfibrozil
• Rifampin
• Other medicines that may affect blood sugar control, including corticosteroids

Store Pionorm 30 Tablet at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.