Oseni

Generic name:alogliptin and pioglitazone [ AL-oh-GLIP-tin-and-PYE-oh-GLI-ta-zone ]
Drug class:Antidiabetic combinations

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 17, 2022.

What is Oseni?

Oseni contains a combination of alogliptin and pioglitazone. Alogliptin and pioglitazone are oral diabetes medicines that helps control blood sugar levels.

Oseni is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Oseni is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

Warnings

You should not use Oseni if you have severe or uncontrolled heart failure, active bladder cancer, or diabetic ketoacidosis (call your doctor for treatment).

This medicine can cause or worsen congestive heart failure. Call your doctor at once if you have shortness of breath (even with mild exertion), swelling, or rapid weight gain.

Stop taking Oseni and call your doctor right away if you have symptoms of pancreatitis:nausea or vomiting, and upper stomach pain (that may spread to your back).

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Oseni if you are allergic to alogliptin and pioglitazone, or if you have:

• severe or uncontrolled heart failure;

• active bladder cancer; or

• diabetic ketoacidosis (call your doctor for treatment).

Pioglitazone may increase your risk of serious heart problems. However, not treating your diabetes can damage your heart and other organs. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of taking Oseni.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• heart failure;

• liver disease;

• kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);

• eye problems caused by diabetes;

• pancreatitis; or

• bladder cancer.

Oseni may increase your risk of developing bladder cancer. Talk with your doctor about your specific risk.

Women may be more likely to have a broken bone while taking Oseni. Talk with your doctor about ways to keep your bones healthy.

Follow your doctor's instructions about using this medicine if you are pregnant. Blood sugar control is very important during pregnancy, and your dose needs may be different during each trimester of pregnancy. Having high blood sugar may cause complications in both the mother and the baby.

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