PIOGLITAZONE HYDROCHLORIDE AND GLIMEPIRIDE (Pioglitazone hydrochloride and glimepiride) Nursing Considerations

What is the generic name?

PIOGLITAZONE HYDROCHLORIDE AND GLIMEPIRIDE

What is the Trade Name for PIOGLITAZONE HYDROCHLORIDE AND GLIMEPIRIDE?

Pioglitazone hydrochloride and glimepiride

What are the Indications for PIOGLITAZONE HYDROCHLORIDE AND GLIMEPIRIDE?

• 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Pioglitazone and glimepiride tablets are indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus who are already treated with a thiazolidinedione and sulfonylurea or who have inadequate glycemic control on a thiazolidinedione alone or a sulfonylurea alone [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )]. Important Limitations of Use Pioglitazone exerts its antihyperglycemic effect only in the presence of endogenous insulin. Pioglitazone and glimepiride tablets should not be used to treat type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis, as it would not be effective in these settings. Use caution in patients with liver disease [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )]. Pioglitazone and glimepiride tablets are a thiazolidinedione and a sulfonylurea combination product indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus when treatment with both pioglitazone and glimepiride is appropriate. ( 1 ) Important Limitations of Use: ‚Ä¢ Not for treatment of type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. ( 1 )

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