Endocrine System Articles A-Z

Pioglitazone and Metformin Dosing

This eMedTV article offers pioglitazone and metformin dosing suggestions for people switching to the combination drug from metformin alone or pioglitazone alone. Information on when and how to take the medicine is also included.

Pioglitazone Dosing

Most people start with a pioglitazone dosing of 15 mg or 30 mg once a day. This section of the eMedTV Web site further discusses pioglitazone dosing guidelines and provides information on when and how to take the medication.

Pioglitazone HCl

Pioglitazone Side Effects

Sinus infection, headache, and upper respiratory infection are some common side effects of pioglitazone. This eMedTV page lists other common problems as well as serious pioglitazone side effects such as swelling, rapid weight gain, or vision changes.

Pioglitizone

Pioglitazone is a medicine that is used to lower and control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV page explores pioglitazone and its effects, dosage, and possible side effects. Pioglitizone is a common misspelling of pioglitazone.

Pituitary Adenoma

A pituitary adenoma is a noncancerous tumor affecting the pituitary gland. This eMedTV article explains how this condition is diagnosed, the different types, and treatment methods available. Links to specific information are also included.

Pituitary Macroadenoma

A pituitary macroadenoma is a tumor of the pituitary gland that is more than 10 mm in size. This eMedTV article offers an overview of such tumors, including information about symptoms of pituitary macroadenomas and treatment options for them.

Pituitary Microadenoma

A pituitary microadenoma is a tumor in the pituitary gland that is less than 10 mm in size. This eMedTV segment describes different types of pituitary microadenomas and explains how they are diagnosed and treated.

Pituitary Tumor

Autopsy studies indicate that 25 percent of the American population has small pituitary tumors. However, as this eMedTV resource explains, they are usually not cancerous. This page takes an in-depth look at this type of tumor.

Pituitary Tumor Symptoms

Possible symptoms of a pituitary tumor may include headaches, vision problems, and weight gain. As this eMedTV article explains, the symptoms vary depending on factors such as what type of pituitary tumor the person has, as well as the tumor's size.

Pituitary Tumor Treatment

In cases involving a pituitary tumor, treatment options may include drug therapy, surgery, and radiotherapy. This eMedTV segment discusses treatment of pituitary tumors in detail, including information about side effects and follow-up care.

Pituitary Tumor Treatment by Type

Pituitary tumor treatment options may include surgery, drug therapy, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. This eMedTV Web page breaks down pituitary tumor treatment by type of tumor and provides links to additional information.

Pituitary Tumors

Pramlintide

Pramlintide is a prescription drug that can lower blood sugar in people with diabetes. This eMedTV article offers an overview of this medication, including information about how it works, side effects of the drug, how to take it, and more.

Pramlintide (Symlin)

Pramlintide Dosage

As this eMedTV article explains, the recommended starting pramlintide dosage is usually 15 mcg for type 1 diabetics and 60 mcg for type 2 diabetics. The dose is injected right before major meals. This Web page also features tips on taking the drug.

Precautions and Warnings for Exenatide

This eMedTV segment describes several precautions and warnings for exenatide, such as those relating to potential allergic reactions, the risk of low blood sugar, and the possible danger of taking the drug when pregnant.

Precautions and Warnings for Glucophage

This eMedTV segment examines several precautions and warnings for Glucophage, such as the safety of taking the drug during pregnancy and the possibility of decreased B12 levels. This page also lists who should not take the drug.

Precautions and Warnings for Sitagliptin

This eMedTV page describes some precautions and warnings for sitagliptin, such as the potential for allergic reactions, drug interactions, and the risk of taking the drug when breastfeeding. This page also lists those who should avoid the medication.

Precautions and Warnings With Acarbose

This eMedTV page describes some precautions and warnings with acarbose, such as possible drug interactions, the risk of low blood sugar in some people taking the drug, and the safety of taking acarbose when you are pregnant or nursing.

Precautions and Warnings With Glimepiride

This portion of the eMedTV archives takes a look at several precautions and warnings with glimepiride, including potential drug interactions and the possible risks of taking the drug while pregnant. This page also covers who should avoid glimepiride.

Precautions and Warnings With Glipizide and Metformin

This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at several precautions and warnings with glipizide and metformin, including the danger of taking the drug while pregnant and possible allergic reactions. This page also lists those who should avoid the drug.

Precautions and Warnings With Glucotrol

This eMedTV segment describes several precautions and warnings with Glucotrol, such as potential allergic reactions, the risk of low blood sugar, and the danger of taking the drug when pregnant. This page also explains who should not take the drug.

Precautions and Warnings With Glyburide and Metformin

This eMedTV Web page gives an overview of precautions and warnings with glyburide and metformin, including the safety of taking the drug while nursing and possible drug interactions. This page also covers who should not take the medication.

Precautions and Warnings With Inhaled Insulin

This page of the eMedTV Web site describes several precautions and warnings with inhaled insulin, such as the risk of low blood sugar and the danger of taking the drug when pregnant. This page also lists those who should avoid taking the medication.

Precautions and Warnings With Insulin Aspart

Before using insulin aspart, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. This eMedTV page offers other precautions and warnings with insulin aspart, including information on who should not use this form of insulin.

Precautions and Warnings With Insulin Detemir

You may not be able to use insulin detemir if you have certain conditions, such as liver or kidney disease. This eMedTV page contains several precautions and warnings with insulin detemir, including what to tell your doctor before taking it.

Precautions and Warnings With Insulin Glargine

This page of the eMedTV Web site describes several precautions and warnings with insulin glargine, such as the risk of low blood sugar and potential allergic reactions. This page also explains what to tell your doctor before taking the medication.

Precautions and Warnings With Insulin Glulisine

Some precautions and warnings with insulin glulisine involve the risk of dangerously low blood sugar. This eMedTV Web page discusses other important precautions to be aware of with insulin glulisine and explains who should not use this medication.

Precautions and Warnings With Insulin Lispro

Low blood sugar is the most common side effect of insulin medications such as insulin lispro. This eMedTV segment provides a list of other important precautions and warnings with insulin lispro, including who should not use this form of insulin.

Precautions and Warnings With Insulin Lispro Protamine/Insulin Lispro

Low blood sugar is the most common side effect of insulin lispro protamine/insulin lispro. This eMedTV segment lists more precautions and warnings with insulin lispro protamine/insulin lispro, including other potential side effects of the drug.

Precautions and Warnings With Levothyroxine

As this eMedTV article discusses, levothyroxine is a "narrow therapeutic index" medication, which means that even tiny changes in doses can cause significant problems. This page provides other important precautions and warnings with levothyroxine.

Precautions and Warnings With Metoclopramide

You should not take metoclopramide if you are taking antipsychotic medications. This eMedTV page offers other precautions and warnings with metoclopramide, including more information on who should not use the drug and a list of potential side effects.

Precautions and Warnings With Nateglinide

This eMedTV page describes several precautions and warnings with nateglinide, such as the potential for allergic reactions, the risk of low blood sugar, and the danger of taking the drug when pregnant. This page also lists who should avoid the drug.

Precautions and Warnings With NPH Insulin/Regular Insulin

If you have liver disease, let your doctor know before you use NPH insulin/regular insulin. This eMedTV article offers more precautions and warnings with NPH insulin/regular insulin and includes information on who should not use this medication.

Precautions and Warnings With Pioglitazone

Before taking pioglitazone, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. This eMedTV page contains other precautions and warnings with pioglitazone, including a list of possible side effects, such as weight gain and increased liver enzymes.