JW Pioglitazone 15 mg Tablet (Pioglitazone Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

This medicine is to be taken orally once daily, irrespective of meals. As monotherapy, it can start at 15 mg once daily, and may be increased to a maximum of 30 mg once daily if necessary. In combination therapy, the dosing remains 15 mg once daily, with a maximum recommended dose of 30 mg once daily.

Child dose

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

This medicine is used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and helps regulate blood sugar by improving insulin resistance. This medicine may worsen or induce a condition called congestive heart failure, so it should not be administered to patients with heart failure or a history of heart failure. During treatment, symptoms such as weight gain, edema, and dyspnea may occur, and if these symptoms arise, healthcare professionals should be informed immediately. Patients with active bladder cancer or a history of bladder cancer should not use this medicine, and if hematuria or urinary disturbances develop or worsen, the possibility of bladder cancer should be considered and the physician should be notified. Patients with impaired liver function should also use this medicine cautiously and undergo regular liver function tests before and during treatment. The risk of hypoglycemia may increase when this medicine is used in conjunction with insulin, so patients should be well-informed about the symptoms of hypoglycemia and how to respond, and insulin dosage adjustments may be necessary if needed. This medicine can cause edema and weight gain, so patients with existing edema or at risk of heart disease should exercise extra caution. Pre-menopausal women may experience enhanced ovulation leading to increased chances of pregnancy when using this medicine, thus appropriate contraceptive methods should be employed. Elderly patients or those with impaired kidney and liver function may have a higher risk of side effects when taking this medicine, so it should be used carefully under the guidance of healthcare professionals. It is advisable for women who are pregnant or may become pregnant to avoid using this medicine, and those who are breastfeeding should consult their physician before use. This medicine may interact with other medications, so patients must inform their healthcare provider about any other medications they are taking. Regular blood glucose and liver function tests should be conducted during treatment, and patients should closely observe any changes in weight, edema, or dyspnea. It is important to consult a physician immediately if any unusual symptoms arise during medication use to receive appropriate care.

Serious side effects

Congestive heart failure, symptoms and signs of heart failure (excessive weight change, dyspnea, severe edema), severe heart failure, cardiac failure, myocardial infarction, stroke, severe edema, urinary disturbances, severe skin adverse reactions (severe rash, blistering, skin peeling, mucosal pain), severe allergic reactions (urticaria, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor), liver abnormalities (including jaundice), fatal and

Mild side effects

• Headache
• upper respiratory infection
• sinusitis
• muscle pain
• pharyngitis
• abdominal distension
• weight gain
• urinary tract infection
• hypoglycemia
• back pain

This medicine should be stored in a container that can block light and air, and should be kept away from humid areas. The storage temperature should be between 15 degrees to 30 degrees, ideally around 25 degrees.

Appearance

This medicine is a white round tablet.

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle