Manufactured By Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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How it works
Pioglitazone is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. This helps to prevent serious complications of diabetes like kidney damage and blindness.
How to use
To be used as directed by physician
Interactions / Warnings
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Pioglitazone. Taking pioglitazone with alcohol may affect blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes. warnings Pregnancy WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS Pioglitazone may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the fetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. warnings Lactation Pioglitazone is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby. Monitor the breastfed baby s blood sugar during treatment with Pioglitazone warnings Driving SAFE Pioglitazone does not usually affect your ability to drive. warnings Kidney SAFE Pioglitazone is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Pioglitazone is recommended. Use of Pioglitazone is not recommended in patients undergoing dialysis. warnings Liver CAUTION Pioglitazone should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Pioglitazone may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Pioglitazone is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Prescription
Item requires a valid prescription
Side Effects
Weight gain Blurred vision Respiratory tract infection Numbness Bone fracture
