Pioglitazone + Metformin: View Uses, Side Effects and Medicines

Pioglitazone + Metformin

INFORMATION ABOUT PIOGLITAZONE + METFORMIN

Pioglitazone + Metformin Uses

Pioglitazone+Metformin is used in the treatment of .

How Pioglitazone + Metformin works

Pioglitazone + Metformin is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines:

Common side effects of Pioglitazone + Metformin

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common

Nausea, Diarrhea, Edema (swelling), Vomiting, Headache, Upper respiratory tract infection, Dizziness, Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Flatulence, Urinary tract infection

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Dr. Dheeraj Kumar Sharma

Last updated

18 Feb 2020 | 11:54 AM (UTC)

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Medicine brands for Pioglitazone + Metformin

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Eris Lifesciences Ltd

Franco-Indian Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Systopic Laboratories Pvt Ltd

2 variant(s)

Piomed-M

₹92 to ₹121

Ipca Laboratories Ltd

2 variant(s)

Expert advice for Pioglitazone + Metformin

Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor.
Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine.
It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxiety.
Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
Inform your doctor if you notice weight gain, shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, or any abnormal swelling.