{"product_id":"piogluc-30mg-tablets-28s","title":"Piogluc 30mg Tablets 28's","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePiogluc 30mg\u003c\/b\u003e is a prescription oral medication that contains \u003cb\u003epioglitazone hydrochloride\u003c\/b\u003e as its active pharmaceutical ingredient. It belongs to a class of medications called thiazolidinediones (TZDs) and is primarily prescribed alongside diet and exercise to \u003cb\u003emanage blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it Works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePioglitazone works by targeting insulin resistance at its source. It serves as an \u003cb\u003einsulin sensitizer\u003c\/b\u003e, making your muscle, fat, and liver cells highly responsive to the insulin your body already produces. This mechanism enables cells to easily pull glucose from your bloodstream, effectively lowering overall blood sugar levels. It also works behind the scenes to suppress excess glucose production by your liver. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDosage and Administration\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequency\u003c\/b\u003e: Take exactly one tablet \u003cb\u003eonce daily\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTiming\u003c\/b\u003e: Try to swallow it at the \u003cb\u003esame time every single day\u003c\/b\u003e to maintain steady drug levels in your blood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith Food?\u003c\/b\u003e: It can be taken safely \u003cb\u003ewith or without food\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Swallow\u003c\/b\u003e: Take the tablet whole with a full glass of water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVital Precautions and Side Effects\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBefore your doctor prescribes this medication, you must discuss your medical background in detail, as it is strictly contraindicated or requires intense monitoring under certain conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeart Health Warning\u003c\/b\u003e: Pioglitazone can cause your body to retain extra fluid, which may trigger or worsen \u003cb\u003econgestive heart failure\u003c\/b\u003e. Seek urgent emergency care if you experience rapid weight gain, unexpected shortness of breath, or noticeable swelling in your feet and lower legs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther Major Red Flags\u003c\/b\u003e: You should avoid or closely monitor this drug if you have a history of \u003cb\u003ebladder cancer\u003c\/b\u003e, liver disease, or active kidney disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eHypoglycemia Risk\u003c\/b\u003e: While it rarely causes dangerously low blood sugar when used on its own, your risk drops sharply if you take it concurrently with insulin or sulfonylureas. Your doctor may need to lower your other diabetes medication doses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Side Effects\u003c\/b\u003e: Some individuals experience mild headaches, muscle aches, weight gains, or upper respiratory tract infections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cosmos Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53372730474796,"sku":null,"price":735.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/6895\/7484\/files\/prescription-required.png?v=1745497922","url":"https:\/\/optumhealthpharmacy.com\/products\/piogluc-30mg-tablets-28s","provider":"Optum Health Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}