Actos 30mg

The trade name is Actos

Drug name: Pioglitazone

Thiazolidinediones are the class of drugs.

Manufacturer: Takeda Pharmaceutical

The mechanism of operation

Pioglitazone works in increasing the sensitivity of cells to insulin that helps regulate the levels of glucose within the body. Improving insulin sensitivity (or decreasing insulin resistance) helps glucose (glucose) in blood to enter the cells.

What is Actos best suited to?

Actos is designed for adults suffering from type 2 diabetes, particularly obese diabetics who are not able to control your blood sugar with exercising and diet alone or through the use of metformin and/or a Sulphonylurea.

It is recommended to use it in conjunction with a balanced diet and routine exercise.

Available in UK as an individual treatment (monotherapy) in an oral combination that includes metformin, or as a triple oral combination of metformin.

Actos could also be used with insulin to treat Type 2 diabetes sufferers who have difficulty to manage their blood sugars with insulin on its own or are not able to handle meformin.

It is appropriate for who?

Actos should not be taken by diabetics who:

Are you allergic or sensitive to any ingredient of the medication, or to any other thiazolidinediones

Are in diabetic ketoacidosis

Have a problem for your eyes that is related to diabetes

An antecedent family history of heart disease or heart attack

Liver issues

Are you suffering from bladder cancer? Or an antecedent prior history of bladder cancer

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Galactose intolerance

Are more prone to fractures

Are younger or younger than 18 years old

Are you expecting?

Important to be aware it is important to mention that Actos is ineffective and could be harmful to type I diabetes.

What and when to take?

Actos is administered orally with or without food. You can purchase the drug in tablet forms of 15 mg, 30mg, and 45mg.

The label on the prescription bottle contains details on the frequency you need to be taking your medication, and also the appropriate dosage. Your doctor will not allow you to alter the dose of your medication without authorization. It is crucial to follow these steps:

Do not give your medication to anyone

Don't take any additional tablets to replace missed doses

Check for blood sugar, and get your A1c measured every 2 to 3 months

Actos side effects and safety information

Pioglitazone Therapy could cause adverse reactions, such as:

Anaemia

The back of the neck hurts

Vision blurred

Chest pain

A sore throat nasal congestion, sneezing as well as coughing are indications of cold-related symptoms.

Fluid retention

Headache

Hypoglycemia (taking Actos with insulin increases the chance of having low blood sugar)

A rise in thirst and hunger

Jaundice refers to a skin condition that causes eyes to yellow. the skin.

Appetite loss

Muscle soreness

Nausea

Uterine discomfort, excessive urination or the presence of bloody urine

The respiratory tract is prone to infections.

Breathing difficulties

Sinusitis

Stomach pain

Vision issues

The following is only an example and additional negative side effects could be observed.

The long-term use Actos can cause various serious Actos problems, such as macular oedema, heart failure bone fractures, macular oedema or bladder cancer. In actuality hundreds in lawsuits were filed by people who have used the drug before and claim that they were diagnosed with bladder cancer or experienced heart-related issues following taking the medication for type I diabetes.

How should I do in the event of an overdose?

If you're experiencing the symptoms of an overdose, it's essential to seek medical assistance. Hypoglycemia can occur Drug Interactions

Actos may be taken along with other medications. If they believe there are more benefits than risks associated with taking these medicines together then your GP may suggest that you take them together.

The kinds of drugs that interfere when used in combination with Actos

These are not to be used in conjunction with diabetes medication:

Chemotherapy agents Cytochrome P450 enzyme inducers & enzyme inhibitors Sulphonylureas. Actos is not associated with alcohol or food.

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