Ilseong Pioglitazone Hydrochloride Tablet 30 mg

Adult dosage

This medication is administered orally once a day regardless of meals. It can be initially started at 15 mg once daily as monotherapy, and if inadequate effectiveness is observed, the dose can be increased to 30 mg once daily. In combination therapy, it is administered at 15 mg once daily along with sulfonylureas, metformin, and insulin. The maximum recommended dose does not exceed 30 mg once daily.

Children's dosage

Experience with use in children under 18 years is lacking, therefore administration is not recommended.

This medication is used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and is effective in reducing blood sugar levels by improving insulin resistance. During the use of this medication, attention should be paid to symptoms of heart failure. If sudden weight gain, shortness of breath, or swelling in the legs occurs, it is imperative to consult a doctor immediately. Patients with heart failure or a history of heart failure should not use this medication. Patients with active bladder cancer or a history of bladder cancer should also avoid this medication, and if symptoms such as urination disorders or hematuria arise, they should promptly inform medical staff. Patients with severely impaired liver or kidney function, diabetic ketoacidosis patients, and type 1 diabetes patients should not use this medication either. When used in combination with other hypoglycemic agents or insulin, there is a risk of hypoglycemia, so one must be well aware of the symptoms of hypoglycemia and how to respond, adjusting doses of other medications if necessary. Edema or weight gain may occur, so it is important to regularly monitor for these symptoms. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should consult a doctor before taking this medication, and pre-menopausal women should use adequate contraception as this medication may trigger ovulation. Elderly patients should be monitored closely for cardiovascular and kidney functions during use. Regular liver function tests and blood sugar monitoring should be conducted, and if symptoms indicating potential liver damage arise, medical staff should be informed immediately. In cases of overdose, even if there are no specific symptoms, one should go to a hospital immediately for appropriate treatment. This medication is not used in children due to unknown safety and efficacy.

Serious side effects

Congestive heart failure, symptoms and signs of heart failure (including significant and rapid weight changes, breathlessness, and swelling), severe edema, urinary disorders, gross hematuria, bladder cancer, liver failure, abnormal liver test results (including elevated ALT and jaundice symptoms), severe allergic reactions (including hives), stroke, myocardial infarction, severe neurological symptoms, macular edema, severe skin reactions, heart failure

Mild side effects

• Upper respiratory tract infections
• headaches
• sinusitis
• muscle pain
• pharyngitis
• abdominal bloating
• weight gain
• hypoglycemia
• urinary tract infections
• diarrhea

This medication must be stored in a container that blocks light and air, and storing it in a location with low humidity is important. The appropriate storage temperature is between 15°C and 30°C, and it is recommended to maintain a temperature around 25°C.

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle