Type 1 diabetes An unusual or allergic reaction to pioglitazone, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives Pregnant or trying to get pregnant Breast-feeding How should I
Actos Pronunciation: ak-TŌS Generic name: pioglitazone (oral) Drug class: Thiazolidinediones Medically reviewed by Philip Thornton, DipPharm
Thiazolidinediones (glitazones) The only tablet in this group is pioglitazone
pioglitazone (generic)
It may harm them
The brand name of this medication is Actos®
However, in patients who respond adequately to treatment, the benefits of pioglitazone continue to outweigh the risks
Pioglitazone is only available on prescription
Adult: As an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycaemic control: Monotherapy or in combination with other antidiabetic agents: 15-30 mg once daily
Signs may be dizziness, headache, feeling sleepy or weak, shaking, fast heartbeat, confusion, hunger, or sweating
Metformin is used to treat high blood sugar levels that are caused by a type of diabetes mellitus or sugar diabetes called type 2 diabetes
Metformin/pioglitazone comes in two forms: oral immediate Recommended dose
Maximum dose: 45 mg orally once a day
Rosiglitazone is used together with a proper diet and exercise to help control blood sugar levels
In June 2010, they published a retrospective study comparing roziglitazone to pioglitazone, the other thiazolidinedione marketed in the United States and concluded rosiglitazone was associated with "an increased risk of stroke, heart
Low blood sugar is more likely if you drink large amounts of alcohol, do unusually heavy exercise, or do not consume enough calories from food
Alogliptin/metformin systemic is used in the treatment
9 major drug interactions (19 brand and generic names); 308 moderate drug interactions (1555 brand and generic names); 14 minor drug
It may be used alone or with other medicines such as insulin, metformin, or sulfonylurea
Glipizide is used to treat high blood sugar levels caused by a type of diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes) called type 2 diabetes