Pioglitazone
PIOGLITAZONE
Overview:
Pioglitazone is a drug to manage type 2 diabetes in people. Pioglitazone enables your body to make better use of insulin so that sugar may exit your bloodstream and get into your cells, supplying your body with energy.It is consumed once a day and performs best in combination with proper diet, exercise, and with other medication when necessary.
Classification: Thiazolidinedione (TZD)
Uses:
Pioglitazone is a medicine that tries to ensure that people with type 2 diabetes maintain a normal level of blood sugar. It acts to make the body work with insulin more efficiently thereby reducing the level of sugar in the blood. It is not a cure of diabetes but with good eating habits, exercise, and in some cases, other diabetes drugs, it can help a person avoid complications such as nerve damage, kidney failure and heart illnesses.
How it works:
Pioglitazone works by helping your body become more sensitive to insulin. In people with type 2 diabetes, the body often doesn’t respond to insulin properly. It helps your body make better use of insulin, allowing sugar to move out of your blood and into your cells, where it’s turned into energy.As a result, blood sugar levels go down. It works mostly in your body’s fat, muscles, and liver, and it doesn’t increase how much insulin you make — it just helps your own insulin work the way it should.
Dosage: As prescribed by your doctor.
Side Effects:
Weight gain
Swelling in hands, feet, or ankles (fluid retention)
Muscle pain
Sinus infections or cold-like symptoms
Tiredness
Precautions:
Before taking Pioglitazone, tell your doctor if you have heart problems, liver disease, or a history of bladder cancer.It can make your body keep more fluid than it should, which might cause swelling or worsen existing heart conditions.Regular check-ups are important.Don’t forget to let your doctor know if you’re having a baby, feeding a baby, or taking any other pills or treatments.
Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare provider for medical advice and proper dosage.
Teneligliptin
TENELIGLIPTIN
Overview:
Teneligliptin is a medicine used to help manage type 2 diabetes. It helps control blood sugar levels, especially in people whose sugar isn’t well-controlled with diet, exercise, or other medications alone. It’s usually part of a long-term diabetes treatment plan.
Classification:
It belongs to a class of diabetes drugs called DPP-4 inhibitors (Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 inhibitors).
Uses:
Teneligliptin is used to:
Help lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes
Often prescribed along with other diabetes medicines like metformin or sulfonylureas
It is not used for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis
How It Works:
Teneligliptin works by increasing the levels of certain natural hormones (like incretins) that help regulate blood sugar. These hormones:
Help your body release more insulin after meals
Reduce the amount of sugar released by the liver
This helps to keep blood sugar levels more stable, especially after eating.
Dosage:
As prescribed by your doctor.
Side Effects:
Common side effects:
Easy bruising
Bleeding more than usual (e.g., from gums, cuts, or nosebleeds)
Upset stomach or mild indigestion
Less common but serious:
Severe bleeding (internal or external)
Blood in urine or stool
Unusual tiredness or pale skin (signs of low blood count)
Allergic reactions (rash, itching, swelling)
Rare blood disorder called TTP (Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura) – signs include fever, confusion, dark urine, or unexplained bruises
Precautions:
Let your doctor know if you have a history of bleeding problems, stomach ulcers, or liver disease.
Avoid taking it with other blood-thinners, NSAIDs (like ibuprofen), or herbal products (like ginkgo) unless your doctor advises—it can increase the risk of bleeding.
If you’re going to have surgery or dental work, tell the doctor or dentist you’re taking Clopidogrel.
Do not stop taking Clopidogrel suddenly without consulting your doctor—it may increase your risk of heart attack or stroke.
Use caution with activities that can cause injury or bleeding.
Disclaimer:
This content is for informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare provider for medical advice and proper dosage.
