Pioron Tablets 30mg (Pioglitazone Hydrochloride)

Adult dosage

This medication is administered orally once daily, irrespective of meals. As monotherapy, it can be initiated at a dose of 15 mg once daily, and if sufficient effect is not achieved, it may be increased to 30 mg once daily. When used in combination with sulfonylureas, metformin, and insulin, the initial dose is 15 mg once daily and should not exceed 30 mg once daily.

Children's dosage

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

This drug is used for the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes and works in conjunction with insulin to regulate blood sugar. When taking this medication, there is a risk of symptoms of heart failure appearing or worsening, so careful observation of symptoms such as weight changes, shortness of breath, and edema is required. It is safer for patients with heart failure or a history of heart failure to avoid using this medication. Additionally, this drug may cause fluid retention, which can result in side effects for patients with heart disease, necessitating caution. Patients with bladder cancer or a history of bladder cancer should not take this medication. Patients with impaired liver function or severe kidney impairment should avoid using this drug, and regular liver or kidney function tests are recommended. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should avoid taking this medication, and premenopausal women using this drug should utilize appropriate contraception as the likelihood of becoming pregnant may increase. The risk of hypoglycemia may increase when this medication is used with other antidiabetic agents, so one should be aware of hypoglycemic symptoms and how to manage them. Side effects such as edema, weight gain, headache, upper respiratory infections may occur, and in severe cases, medical consultation is necessary. Drug interactions may occur, so if other medications are being taken, it is essential to inform a doctor or pharmacist. Safety for children and patients under 18 years has not been established, and elderly patients should also use it with caution. In case of overdose, seek appropriate medical treatment immediately. Finally, it is important to store this medication out of the reach of children and to keep it in its original container.

Serious side effects

• Congestive heart failure
• heart failure
• severe edema
• difficulty breathing
• tightness in the chest
• respiratory distress
• cold sweat
• pallor
• severe allergic reactions
• rash

Mild side effects

• Headache
• sinusitis
• muscle pain
• pharyngitis
• upper respiratory infections
• abdominal bloating
• weight gain
• hypoglycemia
• urinary tract infections
• lower back pain

This medication should be stored in a container that is protected from light and air and kept away from humid areas. The ideal storage temperature is between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius, with 25 degrees being the most favorable.

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle