It is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Pioglitazone is not for treating type 1 diabetes.
Side Effects
It can cause headache, muscle pain, cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sinus pain, sneezing, sore throat.
When not to use
Hypersensitivity, Diabetic ketoacidosis, severe hepatic impairment.
Precaution
Risk of hypoglycemia, in combination with insulin or other oral agents
Precaution
Increased risk of CHF; not recommended in symptomatic heart failure
Precaution
Increased fracture risk in females
Precaution
Delayed related weight gain reported with use; likely associated with fluid retention and fat accumulation
Pregnancy
Please consult your doctor when taking this medicine if you are pregnant.
Drugs to avoid
Drugs that may interact with this medicine include Aripiprazole, ciprofloxacin, clarithromycin, atorvastatin, erythromycin etc.
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