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How to Take Pioglitazone and it's Dose

Written by - Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Medically Checked by - S. Hemamalini, B. Pharm

Last Updated on Jul 13, 2023

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once daily with or without meals.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adult: PO- The recommended dose is 15 to 30 mg once daily. Max: 45 mg/day.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity, type 1 diabetes mellitus, symptomatic or history of heart failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, children less than 18 years, pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Drug Name : Pioglitazone

This medication is a thiazolidinedione antidiabetic, prescribed for type 2 diabetes in certain patients.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Pioglitazone

India :

Glita | Euglim -MP | Metride Plus 2 | Glimestar-PM 1 (1mg/15mg/500mg) | Cetapin-P ( 30mg/500mg) | Pozitiv (15mg) | Piosafe MF | Bioglita M-15 | Vedapride-MP2 (2mg/500mg/7.5mg) | Zipio -M

International :

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Last Updated on Jul 13, 2023

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