Pioz
Drug name: Pioz
Other names used:
- Actos®
- Glustin®
Active Ingredients:
Pioglitazone
Therapeutic actions: Pioglitazone lowers blood glucose levels by increasing the liver, fat and muscle cells sensitivity to insulin. Pioglitazone liver production of glucose, and preserves pancreatic cells which produce insulin. The overall effect constitutes in prevention of developing high glucose levels in the blood.
Indications: Pioglitazone is usualy used in alone or in combination with metformine, insulin, sulfonylurea to treat Diabetes mellitus Type 2.
Also some research suggests that Pioglitazone can be used to treat fatty liver, but this indication is only experimental.
Contraindications and cautions: Use with caution in:
- Elders and people over 75 years old
- if you ever have a history of heart disease
- People who suffer from hemoglobin insufficiency
- Macular oedema
Not to be used in
- Heart failure
- Diabetic ketoacidosis
- Liver disfunction
- Kidney dialysis
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- Galactose intolerance (tablets contain lactose).
- Children or adolescents younger then 18 years old
If you ever suffered from an allergy to Pioglitazone refrain from using without consulting your doctor
Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Pioglitazone will experience it or any other.
- Eyesight disturbances
- Weight gain
- Decreased sense of touch
- Upper airway infections
- Arthralgia
- Excessive fluid retention in the body tissues, resulting in swelling (oedema)
- Erectile dysfunction
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Flatulence
- Insomnia
- Hypoglycaemia if taken in combination with a sulphonylurea medicine or insulin
- Anaemia
- Glycosuria
- Haematuria
- Proteinuria
- Sweating
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.
For more information about any other possible risks associated with Pioglitazone, please read the information provided with Pioglitazone or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Pioglitazone. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.
Be sure to mention any of the following to your doctor or health care provider: atorvastatin, hormonal contraceptives, gemfibrozil, montelukast, ketoconazole, midazolam, nifedipine, and rifampin.
Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE Pioglitazone with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.
