Pioglitazone - Unipex

Pioglitazone (CAS 144809-28-9; IUPAC name: (5E)-5-[[4-[2-(5-ethyl-2-pyridinyl)ethoxy]phenyl]methylidene]-1,3-thiazolidine-2,4-dione) has molecular formula C19H18N2O3S and a molecular weight of 354.4 g/mol. Marketed as Pioglitazone, classified as an antidiabetic, supplied as 30mg, 15mg, 45mg tablet, for oral administration, market status: tentative approval, by Alphapharm.