Pioglitazone
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Pioglitazone
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Pioglitazone is a thiazolidinedione antidiabetic, reduces peripheral insulin resistance resulting in a reduction in blood-glucose concentration. Pioglitazone is used, either alone or in combination with metformin or sulphonylureas for the management of type II diabetes mellitus.
Indications
Pioglitazone is primarily indicated in conditions like Diabetes mellitus type-ii, Softening and dilatation of cervix before mechanical cervical dilatation, Type II diabetes mellitus.
Contraindication
Pioglitazone is contraindicated in conditions like Cardiac failure,Hepatic impairment,Hypersensitivity to the drug,In combination with insulin,History of cardiac failure.
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Pioglitazone, which give rise to further complications include Jaundice.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Pioglitazone are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Myalgia, Pharyngitis, Sinusitis.
Warnings
Monitor liver function (Rare reports of liver dysfunction; monitor liver function before treatment, then every 2 months for 12 months and periodically thereafter; ask patient to immediately get medical attention if symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fatigue and dark urine develop; discontinue if jaundice occurs. Cardiovascular disease (risk of heart failure)
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, Cardiac / Hypertensive Patients, and patients suffering from Liver Malfunction.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Dosage
Pioglitazone Dosage for Adults
| Dose | 15 to 30 mg |
| Single Dose | 22 (22.5) |
| Frequency | 24 hourly |
| Route | PO |
| Note: Increased according to response to 45 mg once daily. |
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