50EGP
- Active ingredient
- pioglitazone
- Strength
- 45 mg
- Form
- tablet
- Manufacturer
- october pharma
- Route
- oral.solid
Uses
Used with diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Do not use if
Contraindicated in patients with NYHA class III or IV heart failure and hypersensitivity to pioglitazone.
Side effects
Weight gain, edema, headache, upper respiratory infections, and muscle pain may occur.
Warnings
May cause or worsen heart failure. Monitor for edema, weight gain, and liver dysfunction.
How it works
Thiazolidinedione that improves insulin sensitivity in peripheral tissues and the liver.
Storage
Store at room temperature.