Metformin + Pioglitazone + Picolinic Acid

Information about Metformin + Pioglitazone + Picolinic Acid

Metformin + pioglitazone + picolinic acid uses

Metformin+Pioglitazone+Picolinic Acid is used for diabetes mellitus (Type 1 & Type 2).

How metformin + pioglitazone + picolinic acid works

This is a combination of three medicines: metformin, pioglitazone and picolinic acid. Metformin is an anti-diabetic medication (biguanide). It works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from intestines and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin. Pioglitazone is a thiazolidinedione which further increases body's sensitivity to insulin. Picolinic acid is a nutritional supplement that improves insulin function. Together, they provide better control of blood sugar.

Common side effects of metformin + pioglitazone + picolinic acid

Nausea, Taste change, Diarrhea, Stomach pain, Edema (swelling), Weight gain, Respiratory tract infection, Bone fracture, Blurred vision

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    Content on this page was last updated on 18 February, 2020, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)