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  1. Common brand names: Actos

    Pioglitazone is a diabetes drug (thiazolidinedione-type, also called "glitazones") used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes.

    May Treat: Type 2 diabetes mellitus

    Brand Names: Actos

    Drug Class: Insulin Response Enhancers - Thiazolidinediones (PPAR-gamma agonists)

    Availability: Prescription Required

    Pregnancy: Consult a doctor before using

    Lactation: Consult a doctor before using

    Precautions

    • Report sudden weight gain swelling, short breath
    • Before use, important to read the Medication Guide
    • Take doses regularly, even when feeling well
    • May take 3 months for full benefit of therapy
    • Check blood glucose levels regularly
    • Diet and exercise will improve therapy response
    • Discuss risk and benefits of this drug with doctor.

    For informational purposes only. Consult a medical professional for advice.

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    Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex ® Pioglitazone is used with proper diet and exercise to treat high blood sugar levels caused by type 2 diabetes. It may be used alone or with other medicines such as insulin, metformin, or sulfonylurea agents. Pioglitazone works by helping your body use insulin better.
    Actos (pioglitazone) is a thiazolidinedione that improves your body's ability to use insulin to lower your blood sugar. What are the side effects of Actos (pioglitazone)?
    Pioglitazone is marketed as Actos in the United States, Canada, the UK and Germany, Glustin in the European Union, Glizone and Pioz in India by Zydus Cadila and USV Limited, respectively and Zactos in Mexico by Takeda Pharmaceuticals. On 17 August 2012, the US FDA announced its approval of the first generic version of Actos.
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    This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as phenol ethers. These are aromatic compounds containing an ether group substituted with a benzene ring. Chandra Khanduri, Yatendra Kumar, Atulya Panda, Suchitra Chakraborty, Mukesh Sharma, "Process for the preparation of pioglitazone." U.S. Patent US20070078170, issued April 05, 2007.
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