Generic Actos
Drug name: Actos
Other names used: Pioglitazone, Pioglar, Glustin Active Ingredients: pioglitazone hydrochlorideTherapeutic actions:
Hypoglycemic. Selectively stimulates nuclear gamma receptors activated by gamma-PPAR. Modulates the transcription of genes sensitive to insulin and participating in the control of blood glucose and lipid metabolism in adipose tissue, muscular tissue and liver. Does not not stimulate insulin incretion. Lowers insulin resistance of peripheral tissues and liver, increases the consumption of insulin-responsive glucose, reduces the glucose release from the liver, reduces level of glucose, insulin, and glycated hemoglobin in the blood. In patients with impaired lipid metabolism reduces triglycerides and increases HDL without changing LDL and total cholesterol levels.Indications:
Diabetes mellitus type 2 Contraindications and cautions:- Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (type 1)
- diabetic ketoacidosis
- acute liver disease
- ALT level exceeding the norm
- pregnancy, breast feeding
- hypersensitivity
Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Actos will experience it or any other.
- Hypoglycemia
- edema
- anemia
- reduced levels of bilirubin, AST, ALT, alkaline phosphatase and gamma-glutamyltransferase
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.
For more information about any other possible risks associated with pioglitazone hydrochloride, please read the information provided with Actos or consult your doctor or pharmacist.Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with pioglitazone hydrochloride. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.
- oral contraceptives
- other anti-diabetes drugs
Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE Actos with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.
