Adizone 15mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is adizone 15mg tablet used for?
Adizone 15mg Tablet contains Pioglitazone, a thiazolidinedione that improves insulin sensitivity in muscle and fat tissues, and reduces glucose production in the liver. It is used along with diet and exercise to control high blood sugar in type 2 diabetes. It may be used alone or with other diabetes medications.
- Generic Name: Pioglitazone
- Manufacturer: Parenteral Drugs India Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: C
- Prescription Required: Yes
π adizone 15mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Type 2 diabetes mellitus, Adjunct to diet and exercise
Off-label uses: Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
π Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Pioglitazone |
| Brand Name | Adglim P 15mg Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Parenteral Drugs India Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI DIABETIC |
| Action Class | Thiazolidinedione(PPAR gamma agonist) |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 20-25Β°C (68-77Β°F); protect from moisture and light. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
π¬ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Selective agonist at peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma (PPARΞ³), increasing insulin sensitivity in adipose tissue, skeletal muscle, and liver.
Mechanism Steps
π‘ How to Take adizone 15mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
β οΈ Side Effects of adizone 15mg tablet
β Common Side Effects
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Headache
- Sinusitis
- Myalgia
- Weight gain
π¨ Serious Side Effects
- Heart failure
- Bladder cancer (possible)
- Hepatotoxicity
- Macular edema
β οΈ Rare Side Effects
- Hypoglycemia
- Bone fractures (women)
- Anemia
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
π¬ Drug Interactions
| β οΈ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Insulin | Major | Increased risk of hypoglycemia |
| Sulfonylureas | Major | Increased risk of hypoglycemia |
| Warfarin | Moderate | Decreased anticoagulant effect |
| Rifampin | Moderate | Decreased pioglitazone efficacy |
π¨ Major Interactions
- CYP2C8 inhibitors (e.g., gemfibrozil)
- CYP2C8 inducers (e.g., rifampin)
β‘ Moderate Interactions
- Insulin
- Sulfonylureas
- NSAIDs
βΉοΈ Minor Interactions
- Oral contraceptives
- Calcium channel blockers
π½οΈ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions; can be taken with or without food.
π· Alcohol Interaction
May increase risk of hypoglycemia; avoid excessive alcohol.
π‘οΈ Safety & Warnings
π« Contraindications
NYHA Class III/IV heart failure, Active liver disease, Type 1 diabetes, Diabetic ketoacidosis
π Monitoring Parameters
Blood glucose, HbA1c, Liver function tests, Signs of fluid retention
π€± Lactation Safety
Not recommended; excreted in milk in animal studies.
π Overdose Management
Supportive care; monitor blood glucose; may require dextrose infusion.
β° Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless close to next dose; do not double dose.
π¨ββοΈ Reviewed by Expert
π Substitutes for adizone 15mg tablet
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zipio 15 tabletFDC Ltd βΉ17.81 7.5% COSTLIER
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glito 15mg tabletMedley Pharmaceuticals βΉ18.00 8.6% COSTLIER
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geoglit 15mg tabletABS Remedies Pvt Ltd βΉ19.00 14.7% COSTLIER
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pioneer 15mg tabletOlcare Laboratories βΉ19.12 15.4% COSTLIER
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.