Ingredient

Pioglitazone Hydrochloride

Pioglitazone hydrochloride is a glucose-lowering ingredient used to treat type 2 diabetes.

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MFDS ingredient code M235069

What does it do?

Pioglitazone hydrochloride is an oral hypoglycemic agent of the thiazolidinedione class, used to lower blood sugar by improving insulin resistance. It is primarily prescribed to help control blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes.

This compound enhances the action of insulin in the body, helping glucose to be absorbed by the cells. This reduces excessive glucose concentration in the blood and improves blood sugar control.

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Good to know

Pioglitazone hydrochloride is a thiazolidinedione class drug focused on improving insulin resistance and does not directly stimulate insulin secretion, unlike other diabetes medications. As a result, the risk of hypoglycemia is relatively low.

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Questions about this ingredient

  • QI'm taking other diabetes medications, and I'm worried about hypoglycemia.

    According to the explanatory materials, pioglitazone hydrochloride does not directly stimulate insulin secretion, which relatively lowers the risk of hypoglycemia. However, if taken with other diabetes medications, the situation may vary, so if symptoms of hypoglycemia are suspected, please inform the prescribing physician.

    Answers 1 · 2026.09.14

  • QDoes pioglitazone increase insulin?

    No, pioglitazone hydrochloride is an oral hypoglycemic agent from the thiazolidinedione class that lowers blood sugar primarily by improving insulin resistance rather than directly stimulating insulin secretion. It is typically prescribed for blood sugar control in patients with type 2 diabetes.

    Answers 1 · 2026.09.14

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.