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Pioglitazone (Actos) is an oral medication in the thiazolidinedione (TZD) class of drugs indicated for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It helps insulin work better in muscle and fat cells and lowers blood glucose production in the liver.
Actos is approved for adults with type 2 diabetes. It is not for treating type 1 diabetes. Common side effects may include headache, muscle pain, or cold-like symptoms.
- Actos is used to improve blood glucose management in adults with type 2 diabetes.
- Patients usually take Actos once a day. It may be taken with or without food.
- For a patient without congestive heart failure, the initial dose is usually 15 or 30 mg taken by mouth once a day.
- For a patient with congestive heart failure, the initial dose is usually 15 mg taken by mouth once a day.
- Common side effects may include weight gain and fluid retention (edema).
Actos Specs
Key specification
Generic Name
Pioglitazone
Drug Class
TZDs
General Information
Product Name
Actos
Product Type
Oral Medications
Brand
Takeda
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