Information about Pioglitazone and Metformin

Generic Name : Pioglitazone and Metformin
Up-to-date prescription details regarding Pioglitazone and Metformin are provided here.

Pronunciation : met FOR min and PYE o GLI ta zone

Learn the correct pronunciation of the Pioglitazone and Metformin, understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.

You will also find a list of the medication's International and Indian brand or trade names, as well as its pricing information. For verification of the information presented on this page or for additional clarifications, it's advisable to consult your doctor.

ICD Code : Y42.3 Therapeutic Classification : Antidiabetics

Trade Names/Brand Names of Pioglitazone and Metformin

India :

Asoformin, Bemet-P, Bigan-P, Cetapin-P, Diamet-Pg, Diavista-M, Exeed-Pg P, Exermet-P, Glimestar, Glimestar, Glitafor-X, Glita-M, Glitter-M, Glizone-M, Gluconorm, Glyciphage, G-Tase-M, K-Pio-M, Lita-M, Matce-P 15, Matce-P 30, Matce-Pg 1, Matce-Pg 2, Mefomin-P, Metanorm-P, Mopaday, Mopaday Fo, Mopaday-Hs, P&M, P-Glitz M, Pianorm-M, Pichromet, Piglow-Mf, Piobit-Gm, Piobit-Mf, Piocon For, Piocon Plu, Piodart-Mf, Pioglar-M, Pioglar-Mf, Pioglaz-M, Pioglaz-M, Pioglit-Mf, Pioglit-Mf, Pioglucore, Pioglu-M, Piokap-Mf , Piokare-Ms, Piokind-M, Piolet-M, Pio-M, Pionorm-Gm, Pionorm-M, Pio-Q Plus, Pioriv-M, Piosafe-Mf , Piotyx-M , Pioz Mf, Pioz Mf-G, Piozol M, Piozone-M, Piozulin-M, Pizorad-Ms, Prime Plus , Prime-M , Pye-M , Suglit-Xr, Tgmet-P, Triglynase, Walaphage, Ziglim Plus,Zipio-M 15, Zipio-M 30.

International :

Actoplus Met, Actoplus Met XR.

Why is Pioglitazone and Metformin Prescribed? (Indications)

This combination medication contains oral antidiabetics, prescribed for type 2 diabetes. It is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

When should Pioglitazone and Metformin not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with diabetic ketoacidosis, with or without coma, severe kidney disease, bladder cancer and hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Pioglitazone and Metformin?

The recommended initial dose is 15 mg/500 mg or 15 mg/850 mg tablet once or twice daily

How should Pioglitazone and Metformin be taken?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with food.

What are the warnings and precautions for Pioglitazone and Metformin?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart failure or heart disease, liver disease, bladder cancer, eye problems caused by diabetes, lung problems, thyroid problems, stomach problems, infection, fever, recent injury, history of bone fracture, weak bones, alcoholism, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

• Follow diet and exercise program as directed by your physician.

• It should not be used in children.

• It may lead to dehydration; drink adequate fluid.

• Avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medication.

• Monitor kidney and liver function, fasting blood glucose, hemoglobin A1c, blood counts, and eye examinations regularly while taking this medication.

What are the side effects of Pioglitazone and Metformin?

♦ Most Common - Upper respiratory tract infection, diarrhea, swelling in the extremities, and headache.
Miscellaneous - Urinary tract infection, dizziness, weight gain, muscle pain, tooth disorder, diabetes, and inflammation of pharynx.