ActoPeace Tablets (Pioglitazone Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

This medication is taken orally once a day regardless of meals. 1. Monotherapy: It can be initiated at 15 mg once daily as pioglitazone for patients whose blood sugar is not adequately controlled by diet and exercise. If sufficient effects are not obtained, it may be increased to 30 mg once daily. 2. Combination therapy: The initial dose is

Child dose

There is no experience using this medication in children under 18 years of age; therefore, administration is not recommended.

This medication is used to treat type 2 diabetes by assisting insulin action to control blood sugar levels. It may put a burden on the heart, so it should not be used by patients with heart failure or a history of heart failure. During treatment, symptoms of heart failure, such as weight gain, edema, and shortness of breath, should be monitored closely, and if symptoms occur, immediate consultation with a physician is necessary. This medication may cause fluid retention, so it should be taken with caution by patients with cardiovascular diseases or edema. It should not be administered to patients with active bladder cancer or a history of bladder cancer, and if hematuria or urinary disturbances occur during treatment, it is essential to inform medical personnel immediately. Patients with impaired liver function should also take this medication with caution and undergo regular liver function tests during treatment. The risk of hypoglycemia may increase when used in combination with other hypoglycemic agents or insulin, so patients should be well aware of the symptoms of hypoglycemia. Premenopausal women may experience ovulation stimulation while taking this medication, so appropriate contraceptive methods should be used if pregnancy is not desired. Elderly patients and those with impaired renal function should also take this medication with caution and adjust the dosage according to the physician's instructions. This medication is taken once daily regardless of meals, and if a dose is missed, care should be taken to avoid double dosing the next day. It is important to consult medical personnel immediately if abnormal symptoms or discomfort occur during use.

Serious side effects

Congestive heart failure, symptoms and signs of heart failure (including excessive and rapid weight change, dyspnea, and edema), edema (including peripheral edema, generalized edema, pitting edema, and fluid retention), cardiovascular abnormalities, liver failure, symptoms of liver damage (fatigue, loss of appetite, discomfort in the right upper abdomen, dark urine, jaundice), severe liver test abnormalities (ALT greater than 3 times normal, bilirubin greater than 2 times normal), severe neurological symptoms, stroke, myocardial infarction, cerebral vascular events

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a container that is protected from light and air, avoiding places with high humidity. It is important to maintain an appropriate storage temperature between 15 degrees and 30 degrees.

Appearance

White to grayish round tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 90 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle