Pioglitazone
Uses
Pioglit is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
How it Works
Pioglit works by increasing the sensitivity of your body's cells to insulin, it helps the body use Insulin more effectively, so more glucose is taken into cells for the same amount of insulin in the bloodstream. In type 2 diabetes the body produces insufficient amounts of insulin which causes the cells to build a resistance against the insulin(Insulin resistance). Pioglit directly helps in reducing this insulin resistance and helping in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Pioglit may suffer from such side effects;
Blurred vision,
Respiratory tract infection,
Bone fracture,
Numbness,
Putting on weight,
Aches and pains,
Flu-like symptoms,
Chest infections,
Reduced sense of touch (numbness),
A greater risk of broken bones
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