Daewoong Pioglitazone Tablet 15 mg (Pioglitazone Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

This medication is taken orally once daily, regardless of meals. Starting dose for monotherapy is 15 mg once daily, which may be increased to 30 mg once daily if the effect is insufficient. For combination therapy, it is also to be administered at 15 mg once daily, and the maximum recommended dose should not exceed 30 mg once daily.

Child dose

There is no experience using this medication in children under 18 years old, so its administration is not recommended.

This medication is used to treat type 2 diabetes and works along with insulin to reduce blood sugar levels. It may affect heart function, so patients with heart failure or a history of heart failure should not use it. During treatment, it is important to carefully monitor for signs of heart failure, such as rapid weight gain or shortness of breath. Additionally, this medication can cause fluid retention and may lead to edema, so patients with edema should use it with extra caution. Patients with active bladder cancer or a history of bladder cancer should not take this medication, and if they experience urinary problems or blood in urine, they should inform their physician immediately. Patients with poor liver function should undergo liver function tests before using this medication, and caution is necessary if abnormalities are found. This medication carries a risk of hypoglycemia, so those taking it with insulin or other blood sugar-lowering medications should be well-informed about the symptoms of hypoglycemia. Women of childbearing age should consider the possibility of pregnancy, as this medication may stimulate ovulation, and appropriate contraceptive methods should be used. Elderly patients or those with reduced kidney function should also exercise caution when using this medication, and regular blood sugar and liver function tests are recommended. In case of overdose, there may not be specific symptoms, but appropriate treatment should be followed under a physician's guidance. Finally, this medication should be kept out of reach of children, and it is important to store it in its original container.

Serious side effects

Edema, congestive heart failure, heart failure, severe swelling (edema), dyspnea, shortness of breath, lung-related respiratory issues, liver abnormalities (including jaundice), worsening liver disease, severe allergic reactions (including rash), serious neurological symptoms (including stroke), stroke, myocardial infarction, loss of heart function, severe rash or skin abnormalities with fever, bladder cancer, hematuria, urinary abnormalities, decreased urine output, increased blood pressure, generalized edema, severe.

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a container that blocks light and air, and care should be taken to keep it moisture-free. The storage temperature should be maintained between 15 degrees and 30 degrees Celsius, with 25 degrees being ideal.

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle