Prescription Required
It is an anti-diabetic medicine that is effective in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
It should be used cautiously by the patients suffering from liver disease; dose adjustment can be required.
It is considered to be safe to use by the kidney patients; no dose adjustment required.
It can be harmful to consume alcohol while running on this medication.
It does not impair the ability to drive.
It is unsafe to use this drug during pregnancy; you should consult a doctor before taking the drug.
It should be used cautiously by the mothers who are feeding their baby, because this drug can pass to the baby through breast milk.
Pioglitazone is a thiazolidinedione that increases the sensitivity of the body to insulin. Insulin is a naturally found substance in the body that helps to regulate the sugar levels in the blood.
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a condition of high blood sugar level despite the production of sufficient amounts of insulin in your body. This happens because of insulin resistance, which means the cells become resistant to insulin and are not able to use it effectively. It can lead to symptoms like increased thirst, frequent urination, and fatigue.
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