Glutazone 15 mg (Pioglitazone Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

This medication is taken orally once a day regardless of meals. - Monotherapy: Start with 15 mg once a day, and if the effect is insufficient, can be increased to 30 mg once a day. - Combination therapy: Administer 15 mg once a day when taken with sulfonylureas, metformin, or insulin. - The maximum recommended dose does not exceed 30 mg once a day.

Child dose

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

This medicine helps control blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes. When taking this medication, it may put a burden on the heart; therefore, patients with heart failure or a history of heart failure should not use it. Additionally, this medication may cause fluid retention, so careful observation for symptoms such as edema or heart failure is necessary. If symptoms such as shortness of breath or leg swelling occur, consult a physician immediately. Patients with active bladder cancer or a history of bladder cancer should also not take this medication. Patients with poor liver function or severely impaired kidney function should also avoid using this medicine. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should consult a doctor before using this medication and should use appropriate contraceptive methods. This medication works in conjunction with insulin rather than solely reducing blood sugar, so it is not suitable for patients with type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. During the course of this medication, regular blood sugar and liver function tests should be performed, and patients should carefully monitor for unusual symptoms such as weight gain, edema, and shortness of breath. Additionally, when used in combination with other diabetes medications, hypoglycemic symptoms may occur, so patients should be fully aware of the symptoms of hypoglycemia and how to manage them. This medication should be used more cautiously in the elderly, pre-menopausal women, or patients with heart disease, and care for bone health is important as the risk of fractures may increase. In the case of overdose, there may not be any specific symptoms; however, if suspected, medical personnel should be notified immediately. Finally, it is not used in children as its safety and effectiveness have not been established.

Serious side effects

• Congestive heart failure
• heart failure
• edema
• severe edema
• dyspnea
• respiratory distress
• hospitalization due to edema
• urinary disturbances
• urgency of urination
• bladder cancer

Mild side effects

• Upper respiratory tract infection
• headache
• sinusitis
• myalgia
• pharyngitis
• abdominal distension
• weight gain
• hypoglycemia
• urinary tract infection
• back pain

This medicine should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is best to store it at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C.

Appearance

White to grayish-white, convex, cylindrical tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle