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metformin / pioglitazone — Definition
metformin / pioglitazon / metformin / pioglitazone
Metformin and pioglitazon are a combination of oral antidiabetic drugs used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Metformin acts by reducing glucose production in the liver and increasing insulin sensitivity in peripheral tissues. Pioglitazon is a derivative of tiazolidindion, peroklessom proliferator is an active receptor-gamma (PPAR-)) agonist and reduces blood glucose levels by increasing insulin sensitivity. This combination is mainly used to improve glycemic control in patients with adequate response to metformin monotherapy.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ What is metformin / pioglitazon?
metformin / pioglitazon; metformin and pioglitazon are a combination of oral antidiabetic drugs used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Metformin acts by reducing glucose production in the liver and increasing insulin sensitivity in peripheral tissues. Pioglitazon is a derivative of tiazolidindion, peroklessom proliferator is an active receptor-gamma (PPAR-)) agonist and reduces blood glucose levels by increasing insulin sensitivity. This combination is mainly used to improve glycemic control in patients with adequate response to metformin monotherapy.
❓ What is metformin / pioglitazone in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "metformin / pioglitazone" is metformin / pioglitazon.
❓ Which medical field is metformin / pioglitazon related to?
This term belongs to the Drugs category.