G 30mg/2mg Tablet contains pioglitazone 30mg and glimepiride 2mg, a combination of two oral antidiabetic medicines used to improve blood glucose control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Pioglitazone improves the body's sensitivity to insulin, helping cells use glucose more effectively. Glimepiride belongs to the sulfonylurea class and stimulates the pancreas to release insulin. Together, they help lower blood sugar when diet, exercise, or single-drug treatment does not provide adequate control.

Uses

• Helps control blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes
• Improves insulin sensitivity
• Stimulates insulin release from the pancreas
• May be prescribed when treatment with a single medicine is insufficient
• Used alongside a healthy diet and regular exercise
• Supports long-term blood glucose management

Benefits

• Combines two antidiabetic medicines with complementary actions
• Helps improve insulin sensitivity
• Supports insulin release from the pancreas
• Helps lower elevated blood glucose levels
• Convenient combination tablet

Dosage

• Take Piozer G 30mg/2mg exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Glimepiride is generally taken with a meal, according to your doctor's instructions.
• Take the tablet at approximately the same time each day.
• Swallow it with water; do not crush or chew unless specifically instructed.
• Do not skip meals after taking the medicine because this can increase the risk of low blood sugar.
• Monitor your blood glucose as advised by your healthcare professional.
• Do not change the dose or stop treatment without medical advice.

Possible Side Effects

Some people may experience:

• Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
• Weight gain
• Swelling or fluid retention
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea or stomach discomfort

Seek medical attention for severe or persistent low blood sugar, significant swelling, rapid unexplained weight gain, shortness of breath, or symptoms suggesting heart failure.

Precautions

• Tell your doctor if you have heart failure, liver disease, kidney disease, or a history of significant fluid retention.
• Glimepiride can cause hypoglycemia. Learn to recognize symptoms such as sweating, shaking, hunger, dizziness, confusion, or weakness.
• Pioglitazone can cause fluid retention and may worsen heart failure.
• Kidney and liver function may need monitoring during treatment.
• Avoid excessive alcohol because it can increase the risk of low blood sugar.
• Inform your doctor about all medicines, vitamins, and supplements you take.
• Pioglitazone may increase the risk of bone fractures in some patients.
• Follow your recommended diet, exercise, and blood glucose monitoring plan.

FAQs

Q1: What is Piozer G 30mg/2mg Tablet used for?

Piozer G contains pioglitazone 30mg and glimepiride 2mg and is used with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Q2: How does Piozer G 30mg/2mg work?

Pioglitazone improves the body's sensitivity to insulin, while glimepiride stimulates the pancreas to release insulin. Together, they help lower blood glucose.

Q3: Can Piozer G cause low blood sugar?

Yes. Glimepiride can cause hypoglycemia, particularly if meals are skipped, alcohol is consumed, or it is combined with other glucose-lowering medicines.

Q4: Should Piozer G be taken with food?

Glimepiride is generally taken with a meal. Follow your doctor's instructions and avoid skipping meals after taking the medicine.

Q5: Can Piozer G cause weight gain or swelling?

Yes. Weight gain and fluid retention can occur, particularly due to pioglitazone. Contact your doctor if you develop significant swelling or rapid weight gain.

Q6: Who should avoid Piozer G 30mg/2mg?

It may not be suitable for people with certain types of heart failure or severe liver or kidney problems. Your doctor should review your medical history before prescribing it