This is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Pioglitazone and glimepiride. Pioglitazone is a thiazolidinedione which works by increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin. Glimepiride is a sulfonylurea which works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood glucose. Together, they provide better control of blood sugar.
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level), Edema, Anemia, Weight gain, Upper respiratory tract infection, Bone fracture, Blurred vision
Pioglitazone+Glimepiride is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.