Question 1

Does Piorest affect liver?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Piorest may cause an increase in liver enzymes and treatment with Piorest should be stopped if liver enzymes increase. Hence, levels of liver enzymes should be periodically checked while on treatment with Piorest. Piorest should not be prescribed to patients with liver disease.

Question 2

Can Piorest cause bladder cancer?

Accepted Answer

Piorest may increase the risk of bladder cancer, though it is very rare. Immediately consult your doctor if you experience blood in your urine, pain when urinating or a sudden need to urinate, during treatment with Piorest. Piorest should not be used in patients with a prior history of bladder cancer or having bladder cancer.

Question 3

Can Piorest cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Piorest commonly causes weight gain which may be dose related. The reason for this weight gain could be fat accumulation. While, in heart failure patients it could be due to water retention in the body. Therefore, it is important to monitor weight in heart failure cases.

Question 4

Can you take Olitaz and metformin together?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Olitaz can be used with metformin where sufficient blood sugar management was not possible with metformin alone. This combination of medicines can be used in adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and overweight patients with poor blood sugar control.

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