What is Alogliptin-Pioglitazone? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Alogliptin-Pioglitazone

• Swallow the tablet whole. Do not split, crush, break, or chew it.

• Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Swallow the tablet whole. Do not split, crush, break, or chew it.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

What to do if you miss a dose of Alogliptin-Pioglitazone

Alogliptin-Pioglitazone contraindications - Who shouldn't take Alogliptin-Pioglitazone?

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to alogliptin or pioglitazone.

Alogliptin-Pioglitazone warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you had problems ovulating or have irregular periods, this medicine may cause you to ovulate, which could lead to pregnancy if you are sexually active. Talk to your doctor about effective birth control while you are using this medicine.

• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart failure, edema (fluid retention or swelling), macular edema (swelling of the back of the eye), bone problems, or a history of bladder cancer or pancreas problems.

• This medicine may cause the following problems: Heart failurePancreatitis (swelling of the pancreas)Liver problemsIncreased risk for broken bones (fracture)Increased risk for bladder cancer if you use this medicine for a long timeLow blood sugar

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet, trouble breathing, tiredness

• Severe joint pain

• Shaking, trembling, sweating, fast or pounding heartbeat, faintness, hunger, confusion

• Sudden and severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, lightheadedness

Alogliptin-Pioglitazone interactions & what to avoid when taking Alogliptin-Pioglitazone

• Some medicines can affect how alogliptin/pioglitazone works. Tell your doctor if you are using gemfibrozil, rifampin, topiramate, or another diabetes medicine (including insulin).

• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart failure, edema (fluid retention or swelling), macular edema (swelling of the back of the eye), bone problems, or a history of bladder cancer or pancreas problems.

• This medicine may cause the following problems: Heart failurePancreatitisLiver damageIncreased risk for broken bonesIncreased risk for bladder cancer if you use this medicine for a long timeLow blood sugar levels

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.