Generics
Metformin HCl, Pioglitazone HCl
Used For
Diabetes
How it works
Pioglitazone: Pioglitazone decreases insulin resistance in the periphery and in the liver resulting in increased insulin-dependent glucose disposal and decreased hepatic glucose output. Unlike sulfonylureas, pioglitazone is not an insulin secretagogue. Pioglitazone is a potent and highly selective agonist for peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma (PPAR?). It improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity at key sites of insulin resistance namely adipose tissues, skeletal muscles and liver. Insulin resistance is known to play a major role in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes.Metformin HCl: Metformin HCI is an anti-hyperglycemic agent which improves glucose tolerance in patients with type 2 diabetes, lowering both basal and postprandial plasma glucose. It does not stimulate insulin secretion and therefore does not produce hypoglycemia.