Alogliptin and pioglitazone

Generic name: Alogliptin And Pioglitazone
Brand names: Oseni
Dosage form: oral tablet (12.5 mg-30 mg; 12.5 mg-45 mg; 25 mg-15 mg; 25 mg-30 mg; 25 mg-45 mg)
Drug class: Antidiabetic combinations

Usage of Alogliptin and pioglitazone

Alogliptin and pioglitazone is a combination medicine used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. alogliptin and pioglitazone is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

Alogliptin and pioglitazone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Alogliptin and pioglitazone side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning in your eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling).

Stop taking this medicine and call your doctor right away if you have symptoms of pancreatitis: nausea or vomiting, and upper stomach pain (that may spread to your back).

Alogliptin and pioglitazone may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

a severe autoimmune reaction--itching, blisters, breakdown of the outer layer of skin;

severe or ongoing pain in your joints;

pink or red urine, burning when you urinate, new or worsening urge to urinate;

changes in your vision;

liver problems--upper stomach pain, vomiting, tiredness, loss of appetite, dark urine, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or

symptoms of heart failure--shortness of breath (even while lying down), swelling in your legs or feet, rapid weight gain.

Common side effects of alogliptin and pioglitazone may include:

back pain; or

cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sinus pain, sore throat.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Alogliptin and pioglitazone

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to alogliptin and pioglitazone, or if you have:

severe or uncontrolled heart failure;

active bladder cancer; or

diabetic ketoacidosis (call your doctor for treatment).

Pioglitazone may increase your risk of serious heart problems. However, not treating your diabetes can damage your heart and other organs. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of taking alogliptin and pioglitazone.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

heart failure;

liver disease;

kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);

eye problems caused by diabetes;

pancreatitis; or

bladder cancer.

This medicine may increase your risk of developing bladder cancer. Talk with your doctor about your specific risk.

Women may be more likely to have a broken bone while taking alogliptin and pioglitazone. Talk with your doctor about ways to keep your bones healthy.

Follow your doctor's instructions about using this medicine if you are pregnant or you become pregnant. Controlling diabetes is very important during pregnancy, and having high blood sugar may cause complications in both the mother and the baby.

Pioglitazone may cause you to ovulate and get pregnant, even if you are premenopausal or do not have regular periods. Talk with your doctor about the need for birth control.

It may not be safe to breast-feed a baby while you are using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risks.

This medicine is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

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How to use Alogliptin and pioglitazone

Usual Adult Dose for Diabetes Type 2:

Individualize dose based on current regimen and concurrent medical condition:For patients inadequately controlled on diet and exercise or metformin monotherapy: -Initial dose: alogliptin-pioglitazone 25 mg/15 mg or 25 mg/30 mg orally once a day-For patients on alogliptin requiring additional glycemic control: -Initial dose: alogliptin-pioglitazone 25 mg/15 mg or 25 mg/30 mg orally once a dayFor patients on pioglitazone requiring additional glycemic control: -Initial dose: alogliptin-pioglitazone 25 mg/15 mg, 25 mg/30 mg, or 25 mg/45 mg orally once a day For patients with congestive heart failure (NYHA Class I or II): -Initial dose: alogliptin-pioglitazone 25 mg/15 mg orally once a day For patients switching from individual components:-Initial dose: Switch to combination product based on current therapy.Titrate dose based on glycemic response as determined by hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c).Maximum dose: Alogliptin 25 mg per day; Pioglitazone 45 mg per day.Comments: When used in combination with insulin or insulin secretagogues such as sulfonylureas, a lower dose of insulin or the insulin secretagogue may be required to minimize the risk of hypoglycemia. Use: As an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetess when treatment with both alogliptin and pioglitazone is appropriate.

Warnings

You should not use alogliptin and pioglitazone if you have severe or uncontrolled heart failure, active bladder cancer, or diabetic ketoacidosis (call your doctor for treatment).

This medicine can cause or worsen congestive heart failure. Call your doctor at once if you have shortness of breath (even with mild exertion), swelling, or rapid weight gain.

Stop taking this medicine and call your doctor right away if you have symptoms of pancreatitis: nausea or vomiting, and upper stomach pain (that may spread to your back).

What other drugs will affect Alogliptin and pioglitazone

Tell your doctor if you use insulin. Taking alogliptin and pioglitazone while you are using insulin may increase your risk of serious heart problems.

Other drugs may increase or decrease the effects of alogliptin and pioglitazone on lowering your blood sugar. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.

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