Actions and Spectrum:
pioglitazone belongs to a class of medications called thiazolidinediones, or glitazones. It works by increasing the body’s sensitivity to insulin, a hormone that helps control blood sugar levels.
The spectrum of pioglitazone’s action includes:
- Improving insulin sensitivity: pioglitazone helps the body use insulin more effectively by increasing the number and activity of insulin receptors in the body’s tissues.
- Reducing glucose production: pioglitazone helps reduce the liver’s production of glucose, which can lead to lower blood sugar levels.
- Decreasing insulin resistance: pioglitazone helps reduce insulin resistance, which is a major factor in the development of type 2 diabetes.
- Lowering blood lipid levels: pioglitazone can also help lower levels of triglycerides and increase levels of HDL (good) cholesterol.
