
COMPOSITION
- Pioglitazone 15 mg
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION


Introduction
Piolid 15 tablets contains pioglitazone. It belongs to the class thiazolidinedione. It mainly causes hypoglycemic actions to treat diabetes.
Indication
- In type II diabetes
- Adjunct to diet and exercise
Dosage
Once daily can be taken without meals.
Mechanism of action
The drug is agonist for PPAR receptors (peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor) which is important for insulin action. It also causes resistance of insulin in liver which causes decrease in hepatic glucose output.
Pharmacology
Absorption
After oral administration the drug attains its maximum concentration in 2 hrs.
Distribution
About 99% of the drug is bound to protein. It is metabolized by oxidation and hydroxylation.
Excretion
About 15-30% of the drug is excreted through urine.
Contraindication
- Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredient.
Precautions
- This drug can cause fluid retention when administered with antidiabetic drugs
- Hypoglycemia
- Can effect liver
