Pioglitazone indications

List of indications
Glycemic control Management of type 2 diabetes

Glycemic control
Pioglitazone is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, NIDDM). Pioglitazone is indicated for monotherapy. Pioglitazone is also indicated for use in combination with a sulfonylurea, metformin, or insulin when diet and exercise plus the single agent does not result in adequate glycemic control. Return to top

Management of type 2 diabetes
Management of type 2 diabetes should also include nutritional counseling, weight reduction as needed, and exercise. These efforts are important not only in the primary treatment of type 2 diabetes, but also to maintain the efficacy of drug therapy. Return to top