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Product: Generic Actos (Pioglitazone)
Actos (Pioglitazone) is used to treat type 2 diabetes
by reducing the resistance your body has to insulin.
It is used either alone or in combination with other
anti-diabetes medicines including metformin or insulin
as part of a diet and exercise program.
Drug Category:
Diabetes
Brand Name:
Actos
Generic Name:
Pioglitazone
About Actos
(Pioglitazone):
Brand name:
Actos Generic name: Pioglitazone What is the most
important information I should know about Actos? •
Usually liver function is monitored with blood tests
at the start of treatment every two months for the
first year of treatment and periodically thereafter
during treatment with Actos. Notify your doctor immediately
if you develop nausea vomiting abdominal pain unusual
fatigue loss of appetite yellow skin or eyes or dark
urine. These symptoms may be early signs of liver
problems. • Notify your doctor immediately if you
experience an unusually rapid increase in weight or
edema (water retention) shortness of breath or chest
pain during treatment with Actos. These may be early
symptoms of heart problems. • Actos usually does not
cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). However hypoglycemia
may occur as a result of skipped meals excessive exercise
or alcohol consumption while taking Actos. Know the
signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia which include headache
drowsiness weakness dizziness fast heartbeat sweating
tremor and nausea. Carry non-dietetic hard candy or
glucose tablets with you to treat episodes of low
blood sugar. • Actos may decrease the effects of some
birth control pills. Additional measures may be necessary
to prevent pregnancy while taking Actos. Talk to your
doctor about the use of birth control. What is Actos?
• Actos is an antihyperglycemic agent. It helps the
body respond better to insulin and it reduces the
amount of sugar produced by the liver. It can help
control blood sugar levels. • Actos is used along
with diet and exercise in the treatment of type 2
diabetes. Actos may also be used with a sulfonylurea
(e.g. Diabeta Glucotrol Micronase others) metformin
(Glucophage) or insulin when diet and exercise plus
any one of these medicines alone do not result in
adequate blood sugar control. • Actos may also be
used for purposes other than those listed in this
medication guide. What should I discuss with my healthcare
provider before taking Actos? • Do not take Actos
without first talking to your doctor if you have liver
disease. • Before taking this medication tell your
doctor if you have heart failure or heart disease;
have edema (water retention or swelling); have type
1 diabetes mellitus; have a serious infection illness
or injury; or need surgery. • You may not be able
to take Actos or you may need a dosage adjustment
or special monitoring during treatment if you have
any of the conditions listed above. • Contact your
doctor if you develop a fever or an infection require
surgery or if you experience a serious injury. Illness
or injury may cause a loss of blood sugar control
and insulin (or an adjustment of a current insulin
dose) may be required for a period of time. • Treatment
with Actos may cause resumption of fertility by allowing
for the return of ovulation (production of eggs) in
certain women with insulin resistance who were not
ovulating before treatment with Actos. Talk to your
doctor about adequate forms of birth control while
taking Actos if birth control is desired. • Actos
is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that
it is not known whether Actos will be harmful to an
unborn baby. Generally insulin is the drug of choice
for controlling diabetes during pregnancy. Do not
take Actos without first talking to your doctor if
you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
• It is not known whether Actos passes into breast
milk. Do not take Actos without first talking to your
doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. • The safety
and effectiveness of Actos have not been established
for children. How should I take Actos? • Take Actos
exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not
understand these instructions ask your pharmacist
nurse or doctor to explain them to you. • Take each
dose with a full glass of water. • Actos can be taken
with or without food or meals. • It is important to
take Actos regularly to get the most benefit. • Your
doctor may want you to have blood or urine tests or
other medical evaluations during treatment with Actos
to monitor blood sugar levels liver function or other
factors. • Usually liver function is monitored with
blood tests at the start of treatment every two months
for the first year of treatment and periodically thereafter
during treatment with Actos. Notify your doctor immediately
if you develop nausea vomiting abdominal pain unusual
fatigue loss of appetite yellow skin or eyes or dark
urine. These symptoms may be early signs of liver
problems. • Although Actos does not usually cause
hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) hypoglycemia may result
from skipped meals excessive exercise or alcohol consumption.
Know the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia which
include headache drowsiness weakness dizziness fast
heartbeat sweating tremor and nausea. Carry a piece
of non-dietetic hard candy or glucose tablets with
you to treat episodes of low blood sugar. • Store
Actos at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose? • Take the missed dose
as soon as you remember. If you do not remember until
the next day skip the missed dose and take only the
next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double
dose. What happens if I overdose? • Seek emergency
medical attention if an overdose is suspected. • Symptoms
of a Actos overdose are not known. What should I avoid
while taking Actos? • Follow any diet medication and
exercise routines closely. Changing any of these factors
can affect blood sugar levels. • Avoid alcohol. It
lowers blood sugar and may interfere with diabetes
treatment. • Tell your doctor and dentist that you
are taking this medication before having surgery.
• Do not take over-the-counter or prescription cough
cold allergy pain or weight-loss medications during
treatment with Actos without first talking to your
doctor. What are the possible side effects of Actos?
• If you experience any of the following serious side
effects stop taking Actos and seek emergency medical
attention or notify your doctor immediately: an allergic
reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat;
swelling of the lips tongue or face; or hives); nausea
vomiting abdominal pain or loss of appetite; unusual
fatigue; yellowing of the skin or eyes; or dark urine.
• Notify your doctor immediately if you experience
an unusually rapid increase in weight or edema (swelling
water retention) shortness of breath or chest pain
during treatment with Actos. These may be early symptoms
of heart problems. • Although Actos does not usually
cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) hypoglycemia
may result from skipped meals excessive exercise or
alcohol consumption. Know the signs and symptoms of
hypoglycemia which include headache drowsiness weakness
dizziness fast heartbeat sweating tremor and nausea.
Carry a piece of non-dietetic hard candy or glucose
tablets with you to treat episodes of low blood sugar.
• Other less serious side effects may also occur.
Continue to take Actos and talk to your doctor if
you experience: headache; muscle aches; or sore throat
nasal discharge or cold symptoms. • Side effects other
than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your
doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or
that is especially bothersome. What other drugs will
affect Actos? • Actos may decrease the effects of
some birth control pills. Additional measures may
be necessary to prevent pregnancy while taking Actos.
Talk to your doctor about the use of birth control.
• Do not take over-the-counter or prescription cough
cold allergy pain or weight-loss medications during
treatment with Actos without first talking to your
doctor. • Drugs other than those listed here may also
interact with Actos or affect your condition. Talk
to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription
or over-the-counter medicines including vitamins minerals
and herbal products.
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