Metformin + Pioglitazone + Voglibose

Uses

How Metformin, Pioglitazone, and Voglibose Work Metformin, pioglitazone, and voglibose is a combination of three antidiabetic medications. They work through different mechanisms to provide better control of blood sugar when single or dual therapy is not effective. Metformin, a biguanide, decreases the production and absorption of sugar in the body and enhances the utilization of existing insulin. Pioglitazone, a thiazolidinedione, increases the body's sensitivity to insulin. Voglibose, an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor, inhibits the intestinal enzymes responsible for breaking down complex sugars into simple sugars like glucose. This action helps prevent blood glucose levels from rising significantly after meals.

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Common side effects of Metformin, Pioglitazone, and Voglibose include nausea, changes in taste, diarrhea, stomach pain, edema (swelling), weight gain, respiratory tract infection, skin rash, blurred vision, and bone fractures.

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