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    Pioglitazone Uses, Side Effects & Warnings - Drugs.com

    • Pioglitazone is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Pioglitazone is not for treating type 1 diabetes. Pioglitazone may also be used f… See more

    Pioglitazone Side Effects

    Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using pioglitazone and call yo… See more

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    Warnings

    Pioglitazone can cause or worsen congestive heart failure. You should not use this medicine if … See more

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    Before Taking This Medicine

    You should not use pioglitazone if you are allergic to pioglitazone, or if you have: 1. severe or uncontrolled heart failure; or 2. diabetic ketoacidosis(call your doctor for treatment). … See more

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    How Should I Take Pioglitazone?

    Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine e… See more

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    Pioglitazone Dosing Information

    Usual Adult Dose for Diabetes Type 2: -Patients without congestive heart failure: Initial dose: 15 mg or 30 mg orally once a day -Patients with congestive heart failure (New York … See more

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  1. Pioglitazone

    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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    What is pioglitazone used for?
    What is pioglitazone? Pioglitazone is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Pioglitazone is not for treating type 1 diabetes. Pioglitazone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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    Can pioglitazone be used as a treatment for diabetes mellitus?
    Monotherapy and Combination Therapy - Pioglitazone tablets are indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus in multiple ... 2.1 Recommendations for All Patients - Pioglitazone tablets should be taken once daily and can be taken without regard to meals ...

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    How much Pioglitazone is in a round tablet?
    Round tablet contains pioglitazone as follows: 15 mg: White to off-white, debossed with "P" on one side and "15" on the other - 30 mg: White to off-white, debossed with "PIO" on one side and "30 ... Initiation in patients with established NYHA Class III or IV heart failure - [see - Boxed Warning]. Use in patients with known hypersensitivity to ...

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    What are the side effects of pioglitazone?
    Common side effects of pioglitazone may include: cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sinus pain, sneezing, sore throat. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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    What are the different types of pioglitazone tablets?
    Pioglitazone tablets, USP are available in 15 mg, 30 mg, and 45 mg tablets as follows: 15 mg tablet: White to off-white, round, biconvex, uncoated tablets debossed with ‘P’ on one side and '15' on ... See - FDA-Approved Patient Labeling (Medication Guide).

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    Does Actos (pioglitazone) need to be taken with food?
    Actos (pioglitazone) doesn't need to be taken with food. Compared with Avandia (rosiglitazone), Actos (pioglitazone) has a lower risk of causing a stroke or heart failure. Actos (pioglitazone) isn't a first choice medication for lowering blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. May take several weeks to lower blood sugar

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    Pioglitazone-Metformin - Uses, Side Effects, and More

    Pioglitazone belongs to a class of drugs known as thiazolidinediones or "glitazones". Metformin and pioglitazone work by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you...

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    Pioglitazone: MedlinePlus Drug Information

    Pioglitazone is used with a diet and exercise program and sometimes with other medications, to treat type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood).