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Pioglitazone Hydrochloride and Macular edema

Result of checking the interaction of drug Pioglitazone Hydrochloride and disease Macular edema for safety when used together.

Check result:

Pioglitazone Hydrochloride <> Macular edema

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

New onset or worsening diabetic macular edema with decreased visual acuity have been reported in postmarketing reports in some diabetic patients who were taking thiazolidinedione drugs. Some patients presented with blurred vision or decreased visual acuity, but some patients appear to have been diagnosed on routine ophthalmologic examination. Most patients had peripheral edema at the time macular edema was diagnosed. Some patients had improvement in their macular edema after discontinuation of their thiazolidinedione. Patients with diabetes should have regular eye exams by an ophthalmologist according to current standards of care. Additionally, any diabetic who reports any kind of visual symptom should be promptly referred to an ophthalmologist, regardless of the patient's underlying medications or other physical findings.

Pioglitazone Hydrochloride

Generic Name: pioglitazone

Brand Name: Actos

Synonyms: Pioglitazone

What is Pioglitazone Hydrochloride?