Pioglitazone (Systemic)
Brand Names : Actos
Proper Use of This MedicineFollow carefully the special meal
plan your doctor gave you
. This is the most important part of controlling
your condition, and is necessary if the medicine is to work properly. Also,
exercise regularly and test for sugar in your blood or urine as directed.
Pioglitazone may be taken with or without food.
Certain women may be at an increased risk for pregnancy while taking pioglitazone.
Adequate contraception is recommended.
Dosing - The dose
of pioglitazone will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label
. If your dose is different, do not change it
unless your doctor tells
you to do so.
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For oral
dosage form (tablets):
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For type 2 diabetes:
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Pioglitazone alone:
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Adults: At first, the dose is 15 or 30 milligrams (mg) once daily
with or without meals. Your doctor may later increase your dose up to 45
mg once daily.
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Children: Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
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Pioglitazone with insulin:
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Adults: At first, the dose is 15 or 30 mg once daily with or without
meals.
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Children: Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
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Pioglitazone with metformin:
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Adults: At first, the dose is 15 or 30 mg once daily with or without
meals.
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Children: Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
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Pioglitazone with a sulfonylurea:
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Adults: At first, the dose is 15 or 30 mg once daily with or without
meals.
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Children: Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it
as soon as you remember. However, if you do not remember it until it is time
for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing
schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage - To store this medicine:
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Keep out of the reach of children.
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Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other
damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
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Store away from heat and direct light.
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Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Ask your
health care professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not
use. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.
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