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Pioglitazone

Uses

Pioglitazone Uses Pioglitazone is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is prescribed alongside diet and exercise to enhance blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

How it Works

How Pioglitazone works: Pioglitazone is an anti-diabetic medication that increases the body's sensitivity to insulin, a natural substance that helps regulate blood sugar levels.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Pioglitazone include upper respiratory tract infection, bronchitis (inflammation of the airways), anemia (low number of red blood cells), hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), and edema (swelling).

Expert Advice

  • Pioglitazone helps to control blood sugar levels and prevent long-term complications.
  • Continue to exercise regularly and maintain a healthy diet.
  • Take your other diabetes medications along with Pioglitazone.
  • Administer Pioglitazone only as per the dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
  • Full effects may be noticeable after several weeks of starting Pioglitazone.
  • Keep taking it as prescribed by your doctor.
  • Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while on this medication.
  • Notify your doctor if you experience:
    • Shortness of breath
    • Heart problems
    • Any abnormal swelling
  • Your doctor may monitor your liver function.
  • Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms such as:
    • Abdominal pain
    • Yellowing of the eyes
    • Loss of appetite
  • Weight gain, headache, and swelling due to fluid retention may occur.
  • Pioglitazone may not be suitable for patients with a history of heart failure or bladder cancer.

Other Combinations

Pioglitazone + Vildagliptin

Gliclazide + Metformin + Pioglitazone

Glibenclamide + Metformin + Pioglitazone

Metformin + Pioglitazone + Sitagliptin

Metformin + Pioglitazone + Teneligliptin

Metformin + Pioglitazone + Voglibose

Glimepiride + Metformin + Pioglitazone

Glimepiride + Pioglitazone

Atorvastatin + Pioglitazone

Metformin + Pioglitazone

Pioglitazone + Teneligliptin

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Frequently asked questions

Pioglitazone is usually taken once daily at any time, preferably at the same time each day, with or without food. Follow your doctor's prescription.
Yes, Pioglitazone commonly causes weight gain, potentially due to fat accumulation or water retention, especially in heart failure patients. Monitoring weight is important in such cases.
Pioglitazone can cause fluid retention, which may worsen heart failure. Doctors typically start with a low dose and gradually increase it for patients with heart failure risk factors. The risk is higher when used with insulin.
Yes, Pioglitazone may raise liver enzyme levels, and treatment should be stopped if this occurs. Liver enzyme levels should be monitored periodically, and it is contraindicated in patients with liver disease.
Continue taking Pioglitazone as long as prescribed by your doctor, as diabetes treatment is often long-term. Consult your doctor before stopping, as it may lead to increased blood sugar levels.
Yes, Pioglitazone can be combined with metformin for better blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes who do not achieve sufficient management with metformin alone.
Pioglitazone may increase the risk of bladder cancer, though this is rare. Seek immediate medical attention for symptoms like blood in urine or pain during urination. It should not be used in patients with a history of bladder cancer.
Pioglitazone is a thiazolidinedione anti-diabetic medication that helps control blood sugar by enhancing insulin sensitivity in cells, unlike metformin, which primarily reduces glucose production in the liver.
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