Pioglitazone Hydrochloride Tablets

Adult dose

This medication is administered orally once daily, regardless of meals. 1. Monotherapy This medication may be started at a dose of 15 mg once daily for patients whose blood sugar is not adequately controlled by diet and exercise therapy as monotherapy with pioglitazone. If sufficient efficacy is not obtained with the initial dosing, it may be increased up to 30 mg once daily. 2. Combination therapy - In combination with sulfonylureas

Child dose

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

This medication is used for the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes and aids the effect of insulin. During the use of this medication, it may put a strain on the heart; hence, patients with heart failure or heart disease should be particularly cautious. Symptoms of heart failure include sudden weight gain, shortness of breath, and leg swelling, and if these symptoms occur, the patient should consult a doctor immediately. Patients with heart failure or a history of heart failure should not take this medication. This medication may cause fluid retention, worsening edema or heart failure, so it should be used with caution in patients who have edema or are at risk of heart disease. Furthermore, this medication should not be used in patients with a history of bladder cancer or currently having bladder cancer, and if there are urinary disorders or hematuria, the doctor should be notified immediately. Patients with poor liver function or severely impaired kidney function should also refrain from using this medication. This medication is not suitable for patients with Type 1 Diabetes who have insufficient insulin secretion or patients with diabetic ketoacidosis. While taking this medication, hypoglycemic symptoms may occur, so caution should be exercised regarding hypoglycemia risk when taking it with insulin or other hypoglycemic agents. Pregnant women or women who may become pregnant must consult a doctor before taking this medication, and premenopausal women should use appropriate contraception as this medication can stimulate ovulation. This medication may cause weight gain and edema, so if there are changes in weight or symptoms of edema, the doctor should be informed. If symptoms of liver dysfunction (fatigue, loss of appetite, jaundice, etc.) occur, the patient should seek medical attention immediately, and it is important to regularly check liver function tests. Elderly patients or those with impaired kidney and liver function should be particularly cautious when taking this medication, and dosage adjustments may be necessary according to the doctor's instructions. Lastly, this medication has not been confirmed for safety and effectiveness in children, so it should not be used in this population.

Serious side effects

Congestive heart failure, edema, severe swelling or urination abnormalities, heart failure, severe allergic reactions (urticaria), liver abnormalities (jaundice), exacerbation of liver disease, stroke, severe neurological symptoms, myocardial infarction, bladder cancer, difficulty breathing, dyspnea, respiratory problems, elevated blood pressure, cold sweats, pallor, severe skin adverse reactions (severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucous membranes), severe allergic reactions,

Mild side effects

• Upper respiratory tract infections
• headache
• sinusitis
• myalgia
• pharyngitis
• abdominal distension
• weight gain
• hypoglycemia
• urinary tract infections
• back pain

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture ingress, at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain the efficacy of the medication for a long time.

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle