Pioglitazone Hydrochloride

Pioglitazone Hydrochloride is an oral medication used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), a non-insulin-dependent form of diabetes. 

Basic Information

• Generic Name: Pioglitazone Hydrochloride

• CAS No: 112529-15-4

• Chemical Name: 5-[4-[2-(5-Ethyl-2-pyridinyl)ethoxy]benzyl]-2,4-thiazolidinedione Hydrochloride

• Molecular Formula: C19H21ClN2O3S

• Molecular Weight: 392.9

Indications

Pioglitazone Hydrochloride is primarily used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It can be used alone, or in combination with diet and exercise, when dietary modification and exercise alone do not provide adequate glycemic control. It can also be combined with sulfonylureas, metformin, or insulin.