Piomax 15 mg Tablets (Pioglitazone Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

This medication is taken orally once daily regardless of meals. It can be started as a monotherapy at 15 mg once daily, and if the effect is insufficient, the dosage may be increased to 30 mg once daily. When used in combination with sulfonylureas, metformin, or insulin, 15 mg is taken once daily. The maximum recommended dosage does not exceed 30 mg once daily.

Child dose

There is no experience of use in children under 18 years of age, so administration is not recommended.

This drug is used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and helps control blood sugar by acting with insulin. However, this medication may put strain on the heart, so patients with heart failure or a history of heart failure should not take it. If symptoms of heart failure such as sudden weight gain, shortness of breath, and swelling occur during treatment, you should consult your doctor immediately. This drug may cause fluid retention, leading to swelling, so patients with edema or a risk of heart disease should take it with caution. Patients with a history of bladder cancer or active bladder cancer should not take this drug, and it is important to inform a doctor immediately if symptoms such as hematuria, urinary disorders, or urgency occur during treatment. Patients with impaired liver function should undergo regular liver function tests during this drug's use, and if any symptoms suggesting liver damage occur, they should consult healthcare professionals immediately. This drug carries a risk of hypoglycemia, so if taken with insulin or other hypoglycemic agents, hypoglycemic symptoms should be monitored closely, and dose adjustments may be necessary. Additionally, it may stimulate ovulation in premenopausal women, leading to the possibility of pregnancy, so appropriate contraception is recommended. Elderly patients, those with decreased kidney or liver function, and patients at high cardiovascular risk need to be more cautious when taking this drug. This medication is taken once a day, and if a dose is missed, do not double the dose the next day. During treatment, regular blood sugar and liver function tests should be conducted, and any changes in weight, swelling, or symptoms of heart failure should be reported to healthcare professionals immediately. This drug can interact with other medications, so if you are taking any other medications, be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist. Finally, this drug has not been established as safe and effective for children, and should not be used in patients under the age of 18.

Serious side effects

Congestive heart failure, heart failure, severe edema (peripheral edema, generalized edema, pitting edema, and fluid retention), difficulty breathing, respiratory distress, liver abnormalities (jaundice), fatal and non-fatal liver failure, severe headache (serious neurological symptoms including confusion, seizures, visual disturbances, paralysis), severe allergic reactions (rash, severe swelling, chest tightness, cold sweat, pallor), severe skin adverse reactions (severe rash with fever)

Mild side effects

• Upper respiratory tract infection
• headache
• sinusitis
• muscle pain
• pharyngitis
• abdominal bloating
• weight gain
• hypoglycemia
• urinary tract infection
• back pain

This medication should be protected from light and moisture, and it is recommended to store it at an appropriate temperature between 15 to 30 degrees Celsius, particularly around 25 degrees. This will help maintain the drug's effectiveness and safety.

Appearance

White to grayish-white, round, and biconvex tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle