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Diabetes with high cholesterol
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More About Piat 15 mg/10 mg Tablet
Benefits
In Diabetes with high cholesterol Piat 15 mg/10 mg Tablet helps control diabetes along with high cholesterol. It contains an anti-diabetic medicine that helps to control high blood glucose (sugar) levels. It helps get rid of extra glucose from your body through urine. Additionally, it also contains Atorvastatin, a medicine that works by reducing the amount of ?bad? cholesterol (LDL) and raising the amount of ?good? cholesterol (HDL) in your blood. High levels of cholesterol can cause your blood vessels to narrow (atherosclerosis). Lowering the amount of cholesterol reduces the chances of heart diseases and helps you remain healthier for longer. Managing blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life.
Side Effects
The majority of side effects typically do not necessitate medical intervention. and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Doctor consultation is advised if they persist or if you're worried about them.
How to use
Follow your doctor's guidance regarding the dose and duration of this medication. Ingest it without breaking or crushing. Do not chew, crush or break it. Piat 15 mg/10 mg Tablet can be taken it with or without food, although it's advisable to take it consistently at the same time.
How it works
Piat 15 mg/10 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Pioglitazone and atorvastatin which treat diabetes associated with high blood cholesterol. Pioglitazone is an antidiabetic medicine which works by increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin. Atorvastatin is a lipid-lowering medicine which works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-Co A-reductase) that is required in the body to make cholesterol. It thus lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL), triglycerides and raises "good" cholesterol (HDL).
Unsafe: Avoid consuming alcohol with Piat 15 mg/10 mg Tablet as it is deemed unsafe.
Not Safe: Piat 15 mg/10 mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Safe when prescribed by an expert: Piat 15 mg/10 mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE - Piat 15 mg/10 mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Safe when prescribed by an expert: Piat 15 mg/10 mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Piat 15 mg/10 mg Tablet is recommended. However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Caution Advised: Piat 15 mg/10 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Piat 15 mg/10 mg Tablet may be needed. Doctor consultation is advised. Use of Piat 15 mg/10 mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
Manufacturer Address
Sarkhej-Dholka Road, Bhat, Ahmedabad-382 210, INDIA.
References
Atorvastatin calcium. Dublin, Ireland: Pfizer Ireland Pharmaceuticals; 2009 (14 Mar. 2019)
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