Pizlan 30

Pioglitazone 30mg tablets are used to treat type 2 diabetes. Pioglitazone is a thiazolidinedione-type diabetes drug used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes. It works by helping to restore the body’s proper response to insulin, thereby lowering blood sugar levels. Pioglitazone treatment may be initiated at 15 mg or 30 mg once daily, and the dose may be increased in increments up to 45 mg once daily. Pioglitazone 30mg tablets should be taken orally, with or without food, as directed by the doctor. It is important to take the medication at the same time each day to maintain a consistent level of the drug in the body. Pioglitazone 30mg tablets may cause side effects such as weight gain, edema, headache, and muscle pain. You should contact your doctor immediately if you experience any side effects while taking Pioglitazone 30mg tablets.

Uses

• Pioglitazone is a prescription medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. 
• It is an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus in multiple clinical settings. Pioglitazone is a thiazolidinedione and an agonist for peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) gamma. It works by helping to restore the body’s proper response to insulin, thereby lowering blood sugar levels. 
• Pioglitazone should not be used to treat type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis, as it would not be effective in these settings. 
• Pioglitazone tablets are taken orally, with or without food, as directed by the doctor. It is important to take the medication at the same time each day to maintain a consistent level of the drug in the body. 
• Pioglitazone may cause side effects such as weight gain, edema, headache, and muscle pain. If you experience any side effects while taking Pioglitazone, you should contact your doctor immediately.

Directions of use

Pioglitazone tablets should be taken orally once daily with or without food, as directed by the doctor. The tablets should be swallowed whole with a glass of water and should not be chewed. The recommended starting dose for patients without congestive heart failure is 15 mg or 30 mg once daily, and the dose may be increased in increments up to 45 mg once daily. Patients should be observed for signs and symptoms of heart failure, weight gain, or edema, particularly those with reduced cardiac reserve. Pioglitazone should not be used to treat type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. It is important to take the medication at the same time each day to maintain a consistent level of the drug in the body. If you experience any side effects while taking Pioglitazone, you should contact your doctor immediately. 

Side Effects

• Pioglitazone may cause side effects such as upper respiratory tract infections, headache, stuffy sinuses, muscle pain, sore throat, fluid retention, and swelling. 
• Other side effects may include low blood sugar, feeling hungry, trembling or shaking, sweating, confusion, and difficulty concentrating. 
• Pioglitazone may also cause weight gain, pedal edema, bone loss, and precipitation of heart failure. 
• Patients should be monitored carefully for adverse reactions related to fluid retention such as weight gain, edema, and signs and symptoms of congestive heart failure. 
• If you experience any side effects while taking Pioglitazone, you should contact your doctor immediately.

Precautions

• Pioglitazone 30mg tablets should be taken orally once daily with or without food, as directed by the doctor. 
• The recommended starting dose for Pioglitazone is 15 mg or 30 mg once daily, and the dose may be increased in increments up to 45 mg once daily based on glycemic response as determined by HbA1c. 
• Patients should be monitored carefully for adverse reactions related to fluid retention such as weight gain, edema, and signs and symptoms of congestive heart failure.
• Pioglitazone is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to the active substance.
• Patients with reduced cardiac reserve should start with the lowest available dose and increase the dose gradually. 
• Pioglitazone is not recommended in patients with symptomatic heart failure. Patients should speak with their doctor before taking Pioglitazone if they have a history of heart disease, liver disease, or bladder cancer. 
• If you experience any side effects while taking Pioglitazone, you should contact your doctor immediately.

Pioglitazone 30mg Tablets