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.
Vildagliptin
VILDAGLIPTIN
Overview:
Vildagliptin is a medication used to help manage blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. It’s usually taken along with diet, exercise, and sometimes other diabetes medicines. While it doesn’t cure diabetes, it helps keep your blood sugar in a healthier range, which lowers the risk of complications like nerve damage, kidney problems, and heart disease.
Classification:
Drug class: DPP-4 inhibitor (Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 inhibitor)
Uses:
It is used to treat type 2 diabetes in adults
Often prescribed alone or with other medications like metformin, sulfonylureas, or insulin
Helps improve long-term blood sugar control when diet and exercise alone aren’t enough
How It Work:
Vildagliptin works by helping your pancreas release the right amount of insulin after you eat, and at the same time, it lowers the amount of sugar your liver makes. It does this by blocking an enzyme called DPP-4, which breaks down hormones that help control blood sugar. So basically, it helps your body respond better to meals and keeps your blood sugar levels more stable.
Dosage:
As prescribed by your doctor.
Side Effects:
Most people tolerate vildagliptin well, but some may experience:
Common side effects
Headache
Dizziness
Mild stomach discomfort or nausea
Cold-like symptoms (runny nose, sore throat)
Less Common side effects
Signs of liver problems (like yellowing of skin or eyes, dark urine)
Muscle pain or weakness
Allergic reactions (rash, itching, swelling)
If you’re taking vildagliptin with another diabetes medicine, especially insulin or sulfonylureas, it may increase your risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Watch for symptoms like shakiness, sweating, or feeling very hungry or irritable.
Precautions:
Liver function: Vildagliptin can sometimes affect the liver, so your doctor may check your liver enzymes regularly.
Kidney problems: Dose adjustments might be needed if you have kidney issues.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Not usually recommended unless clearly needed—talk to your doctor.
Alcohol: Be careful with alcohol, as it can affect blood sugar levels and liver function.
Tell your doctor about all medications and supplements you’re taking to avoid unwanted interactions
Disclaimer:
This content is for informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare provider for medical advice and proper dosage
