Actos [30mg] Tablets 30's
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Pioglitazone 30 Mg Tablets Are Used To Manage Type 2 Diabetes By Improving Blood Sugar Control. Pioglitazone Belongs To A Class Of Drugs Called Thiazolidinediones (tzds), Which Help The Body Use Insulin More Effectively.
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function:
- mechanism Of Action: Pioglitazone Increases Insulin Sensitivity In Muscle And Fat Tissues, Which Helps The Body Use Insulin More Effectively. This Reduces Blood Sugar Levels By Improving How Cells Respond To Insulin.
- indication: Typically Used In Conjunction With Diet And Exercise To Improve Glycemic Control In Patients With Type 2 Diabetes. It Can Be Used Alone Or In Combination With Other Antidiabetic Medications.
dosage And Administration:
- typical Dose: The Usual Starting Dose Is 15 Mg Or 30 Mg Once Daily. Based On Individual Patient Needs And Response, The Dose May Be Adjusted, Often Up To A Maximum Of 45 Mg Per Day.
- administration: Take The Tablet Orally Once A Day, With Or Without Food. Swallow The Tablet Whole With A Full Glass Of Water.
common Side Effects:
- fluid Retention: May Cause Weight Gain And Swelling In The Legs, Ankles, Or Feet Due To Fluid Retention.
- headache: Some Patients May Experience Headaches.
- muscle Pain: May Cause Muscle Aches Or Pain.
serious Side Effects:
- heart Failure: Pioglitazone Can Exacerbate Or Lead To Heart Failure, Particularly In Patients With Existing Heart Conditions. Symptoms Include Shortness Of Breath, Rapid Weight Gain, And Swelling In The Legs Or Ankles.
- liver Problems: Can Affect Liver Function; Monitor For Symptoms Such As Yellowing Of The Skin Or Eyes, Dark Urine, Or Severe Abdominal Pain.
- bladder Cancer: There Is An Increased Risk Of Bladder Cancer With Long-term Use. Symptoms To Be Aware Of Include Blood In Urine Or Pain During Urination.
monitoring:
- liver Function: Regular Monitoring Of Liver Enzymes Is Recommended To Detect Any Potential Liver Issues Early.
- heart Function: If You Have Heart Disease Or Are At Risk For Heart Failure, Close Monitoring Is Required.
important Considerations:
- drug Interactions: Inform Your Healthcare Provider About All Other Medications And Supplements You Are Taking, As Drug Interactions Can Affect The Efficacy And Safety Of Pioglitazone.
- lifestyle: Adhering To A Balanced Diet And Exercise Plan Is Crucial For Managing Diabetes Effectively Alongside Medication.
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Class | Non Rx-medicines All |
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Type | Normal |
Strength | |
Dosage | Tablet |
Origin | 9 |
Usage | Hypoglycemic Drug, |
Generic |