Pi Con M 500/15 Mg Tablet 10

Pi Con M Tablet is a combination medication used to help control blood sugar levels. It is used alongside a healthy diet and regular exercise to improve blood sugar management in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This medication aids in the effective utilization of insulin, thus helping to lower blood sugar levels.

Take Pi Con M Tablet in the dosage and duration prescribed by your doctor, and always with food to prevent stomach upset. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it's almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular dosing schedule.

Do not double up on doses. Overdosing can lead to low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Common side effects may include nausea, loss of appetite, changes in taste, stomach pain, diarrhea, and swelling (edema).

Typically, these side effects are not severe, but if they persist or cause you concern, consult your doctor. Before starting Pi Con M Tablet, inform your doctor if you have any kidney, liver, or heart issues. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medication.

Your doctor will monitor your kidney function through tests before initiating treatment. While taking Pi Con M Tablet, avoid excessive alcohol consumption, as it may increase the risk of side effects.

Dosage

Overdose

If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

You should never miss your blood sugar medicines as it may lead to high blood sugar and symptoms associated with it. However, if you missed any dose of the medicine, take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to compensate for the missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• Pi Con M Tablet contains a combination of pioglitazone and metformin as its active substances.
• Pioglitazone allows the body to make better use of the insulin that it produces by making the fat, muscle and liver cells more sensitive to insulin.
• Metformin stops the production of glucose and also reduces its absorption in the body.
• As a result, the level of blood sugar is reduced which helps to control Type 2 diabetes.

Directions for Use

• Take Pi Con M as a whole with sufficient water.
• Always take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Do not consume more than the prescribed dose.
• Do not discontinue the medicine on your own without consulting your doctor.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Pi Con M Tablet during pregnancy?

There is limited information about the effect of Pi Con M Tablet in pregnant women. Thus, it is recommended not to use Pi Con M Tablet in pregnancy.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Pi Con M Tablet while breastfeeding?

Pi Con M Tablet may pass into human breast milk. This tablet should not be used in women who are breastfeeding.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Pi Con M Tablet?

Pi Con M Tablet has almost no effect on driving ability. However, after taking this medicine, if you experience symptoms like vision disturbances which may affect your ability to drive properly, then it is suggested that you do not drive.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Pi Con M Tablet?

You should avoid the consumption of alcohol with Pi Con M Tablets as alcohol may cause an increased risk of lactic acidosis.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You are older than 75 years, have heart disease or experience symptoms like difficulty breathing, rapid increase in weight or swelling of the hands and feet.
• You have uncontrolled diabetes or a condition known as ketosis.
• You take medicines for high blood pressure, diuretics or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines.
• You are dehydrated or anaemic.
• You have a type of diabetic eye disease called macular oedema, and you notice changes in your vision.
• You have liver disease or cysts in your ovary (polycystic ovary syndrome).
• You are scheduled to undergo surgery soon.
• You develop symptoms like vomiting, stomach pain, muscle cramps, breathing difficulty, and tiredness after taking this medicine.
• You experience symptoms like weakness, dizziness, increased sweating, vision disturbances, difficulty concentrating after taking this medicine.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to metformin, pioglitazone, or any other ingredient of Pi Con M Tablet.
• If you have or had heart failure, kidney disease, or liver disease.
• If you have or had bladder cancer or visible blood in the urine.
• If you had a heart attack, shock, breathing problems, or any other disease which may reduce the amount of oxygen supplied to the body tissues.
• If you have very low blood sugar levels, diabetic ketoacidosis, or lactic acidosis.
• If you drink alcohol or alcohol-containing beverages excessively or regularly.
• If you have a severe infection or are dehydrated.
• If you are breastfeeding.
• If you are going to have a certain type of X-ray with an injectable dye.

Side effects

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Stomach pain
• Loss of appetite

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Pi Con M Tablet works, or Pi Con M itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Pi Con M Tablet should not be used if undergoing X-ray with a certain type of injectable dye called iodinated contrast agents.
• Care should be taken if you are taking medicines to treat pain and fever (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines like ibuprofen, paracetamol), high blood pressure (furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide, ramipril, losartan), heartburn (cimetidine), high cholesterol (gemfibrozil), immune system suppression (glucocorticoids), asthma (salmeterol, bambuterol).

Storage and disposal

• Store in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight.
• Keep it out of reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Type 2 diabetes mellitus?

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a condition that can be inherited or may develop due to your lifestyle. In this condition, the pancreas does not produce enough of a substance called insulin, or your body is unable to use its insulin effectively. Insulin helps to lower blood sugar levels in the body. This inability of the body to regulate blood sugar causes high blood sugar levels, which can lead to medical complications such as heart disease, kidney problems, blindness, and reduced blood flow in your hands and legs.

How should I take this Pi Con M Tablet?

You should take Pi Con M Tablet as a whole with sufficient water. Always take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor at the same time everyday. You should not take more than the prescribed dose.

Can I stop taking Pi Con M Tablet when my blood sugar range goes back to normal?

Your doctor will recommend whether you can stop taking Pi Con M Tablet when your blood sugar level goes back to normal. Do not stop taking this medicine on your own.