Pioglit 30 Tablet

Pioglit 30 Tablet is an oral diabetes medicine that contains pioglitazone 30 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the thiazolidinedione (TZD) class and is used to help lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. Pioglit 30 Tablet is taken by mouth and may be used alone or with other diabetes medicines, along with diet and exercise. It is not used to treat type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.

How it works: Pioglitazone helps the body respond better to its own insulin, which makes it easier for sugar to move out of the blood and into the cells. This tablet form delivers the medicine steadily by mouth, so it is used as a regular daily treatment rather than for quick blood sugar relief.

Pioglit 30 Tablet is a higher-strength option than Pioglit 15 Tablet and Pioglit 7.5 Tablet, so it is usually chosen after a doctor has already assessed how much pioglitazone a person needs. Because it provides 30 mg in one tablet, it may be used for patients who need a stronger once-daily dose rather than starting with the lower strengths. The effect is not immediate; it works gradually over time as blood sugar control improves.

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus
• Improving insulin sensitivity
• Adjunct treatment with other diabetes medicines
• Blood sugar control with diet and exercise

• Swallow Pioglit 30 Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew it unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you otherwise.
• Take it once daily at the same time each day to help you remember.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• Keep taking Pioglit 30 Tablet even if you feel well, because type 2 diabetes often has no obvious symptoms.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.

Each Pioglit 30 Tablet contains pioglitazone 30 mg. The usual dose may be taken once daily, but your doctor decides the exact schedule based on your blood sugar response and other medicines. Do not take more than the prescribed amount; the maximum daily dose of pioglitazone is 45 mg per day.

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

Common side effects of Pioglitazone may include:

• Weight gain
• Swelling in the hands, ankles, or feet
• Headache
• Muscle aches
• Runny nose or sore throat
• Mild stomach upset
• Low blood sugar when used with insulin or a sulfonylurea

• Pioglit 30 Tablet may cause fluid retention, so it should be used carefully in people with heart failure or a history of swelling.
• This 30 mg strength is not a starting strength for everyone; your doctor may choose a lower or higher dose based on your response and risk of side effects.
• Alcohol can raise the risk of blood sugar problems and may worsen liver-related concerns.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease or have had abnormal liver tests before starting this tablet.
• Use caution if you take insulin or another diabetes medicine, because the risk of low blood sugar can increase.
• Monitor blood sugar regularly, especially when the dose changes or when it is added to another diabetes medicine.
• Let your doctor know if you develop sudden weight gain, trouble breathing, or swelling while taking Pioglit 30 Tablet.

• Insulin
• Sulfonylureas such as glimepiride or glyburide
• Gemfibrozil
• Rifampin
• Other medicines that can affect blood sugar

Store Pioglit 30 Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.