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What is the generic name?
ALOGLIPTIN BENZOATE AND PIOGLITAZONE HYDROCHLORIDE
What is the Trade Name for ALOGLIPTIN BENZOATE AND PIOGLITAZONE HYDROCHLORIDE?
Alogliptin and Pioglitazone
What are the Indications for ALOGLIPTIN BENZOATE AND PIOGLITAZONE HYDROCHLORIDE?
- 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Alogliptin and pioglitazone tablets are a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor and thiazolidinedione combination product indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. ( 1.1 ) Important Limitations of Use: Not for treatment of type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. ( 1.1 ) 1.1 Monotherapy and Combination Therapy Alogliptin and pioglitazone tablets are indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus when treatment with both alogliptin and pioglitazone is appropriate [see Clinical Studies (14) ]. Important Limitations of Use Alogliptin and pioglitazone tablets are not indicated for the treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus or diabetic ketoacidosis, as it would not be effective in these settings.
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