Pioglion Tablet 15 mg (Pioglitazone Hydrochloride)

Adult dosage

This medication is taken orally once daily regardless of meals. Initiate therapy as monotherapy with 15 mg once daily; if insufficiently effective, the dose may be increased to 30 mg once daily. For combination therapy with sulfonylureas, metformin, or insulin, administer 15 mg once daily, with a maximum recommended dose not exceeding 30 mg once daily.

Children's dosage

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

This medication is used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and will only lower blood sugar if insulin is present. This medication can put a burden on the heart, so patients with heart failure or a history of heart failure should not take it. During treatment, it is important to closely monitor for symptoms of heart failure such as shortness of breath, rapid weight gain, or swelling. Furthermore, this medication can cause fluid retention, potentially worsening swelling or heart failure, so it should be used cautiously in patients with heart disease or existing swelling. Patients with active bladder cancer or a history of bladder cancer should not take this medication, and if hematuria or urinary issues occur during treatment, a physician should be notified immediately. Patients with poor liver function or significantly impaired kidney function should avoid using this medication. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication, and premenopausal women should use adequate contraception as this medication may stimulate ovulation and increase the risk of pregnancy. This medication does not cause hypoglycemia when used alone, but there is an increased risk of hypoglycemia when taken with insulin or other antidiabetic agents, so caution is required. Side effects such as swelling, weight gain, headache, upper respiratory infections, muscle pain, etc., may occur; if these symptoms are severe or persistent, consult a physician. This medication can cause liver dysfunction, so regular liver function tests should be conducted before and during treatment, and if symptoms of liver damage (fatigue, loss of appetite, jaundice, etc.) appear, immediate medical attention should be sought. Elderly patients or those with diminished kidney function should use this medication cautiously, and in case of overdose, appropriate treatment should be provided based on the symptoms. Finally, this medication is not recommended for use in children and should be stored out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

Congestive heart failure, heart failure, severe swelling, severe allergic reactions (hives), heart function loss, myocardial infarction, stroke, severe edema or urinary abnormalities (visible hematuria, urination difficulties, urgency), severe skin adverse reactions (severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eyes), liver abnormalities (jaundice, liver failure, worsening of liver disease), severe neurological symptoms (severe headache, seizures, confusion, vision changes, paralysis).

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a container that is not exposed to light and air, and in a place where humidity is low. Additionally, to maintain the effectiveness of the medication, it is best to store it in a cool place at a temperature between 15°C to 30°C, especially around 25°C.

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle