Pioglar 15 Tablet

Pioglar 15 Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains pioglitazone 15 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the thiazolidinedione (TZD) class of diabetes medicines and is used to help improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. Pioglar 15 Tablet is not for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. It is usually used along with diet, exercise, and sometimes other diabetes medicines.

How it works: Pioglitazone in Pioglar 15 Tablet helps your body respond better to insulin, so glucose can move from the blood into the cells more effectively. As an oral tablet, it works gradually over time rather than giving a rapid, immediate drop in blood sugar.

Pioglar 15 Tablet provides 15 mg per tablet, which is one of the lower pioglitazone strengths and is often used when a doctor wants a gentler starting point or a lower maintenance dose. Because there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand here, Pioglar 15 Tablet is the specific tablet strength to match standard pioglitazone dosing that may be increased only if your prescriber decides it is appropriate.

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus
• Improving blood sugar control
• Combination therapy with other diabetes medicines
• Adjunct to diet and exercise

• Swallow Pioglar 15 Tablet whole with water; do not chew, crush, or split it unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically tells you to.
• Take it once daily at about the same time each day, with or without food.
• If your doctor prescribes it with other diabetes medicines, follow the exact dosing schedule for each one.
• Keep taking Pioglar 15 Tablet regularly even if you feel well, because blood sugar benefits are not immediate.
• Do not use it to treat sudden high blood sugar or diabetic ketoacidosis.

Pioglar 15 Tablet contains pioglitazone 15 mg in each tablet. Usual dosing is once daily, and your doctor may adjust the dose based on your blood sugar response and other medicines you take; the maximum recommended daily dose of pioglitazone is 45 mg.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Pioglitazone may include:

• Cold-like symptoms
• Headache
• Mild swelling or edema
• Weight gain
• Muscle aches
• Sore throat
• Low blood sugar when used with insulin or a sulfonylurea

• Pioglar 15 Tablet can cause or worsen fluid retention, so it should be used carefully in people with heart failure.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease or a history of bladder cancer before starting pioglitazone.
• Your blood sugar can go too low if Pioglar 15 Tablet is taken with insulin or a sulfonylurea.
• This medicine may cause weight gain and swelling, which can be more noticeable with continued use.
• Women may have a higher risk of pregnancy-related concerns, so pregnancy planning should be discussed with a clinician.
• Limit alcohol if your doctor advises, because alcohol can make diabetes control harder and may increase side effects.
• Do not drive if you feel dizzy or if your blood sugar is low.

• Insulin
• Sulfonylureas such as glimepiride or glipizide
• Gemfibrozil
• Rifampin
• Other medicines that can affect blood sugar, including corticosteroids and some diuretics

Store Pioglar 15 Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from moisture and excess heat.