Actos (Pioglitazone)
Actos Information
Actos is an anti-hyperglycemic agent. This means it helps the
body respond better to insulin and it also reduces the amount of
sugar released by the liver. This drug can help control blood sugar
levels.
Actos Indications
Along with diet and exercise, Actos is used in the treatment of
Type II diabetes. It is also used with sulfonylurea,
and insulin for blood sugar control when diet and exercise or any of
these drugs alone don’t work.
Actos Warnings
Actos is not compatible with the following conditions:
- Heart failure or heart disease
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- Type I diabetes mellitus
- Need surgery
- Any type of infection, illness or injury
Your doctor may not allow you to take Actos or may adjust your
dosage.
Consult your doctor first before taking this drug if you have
liver disease. While taking this drug do not skip meals, exercise
excessively, or consume alcohol for it may cause hypoglycemia. This
drug may also diminish the effects of some birth control pills so
inform your doctor if you have no plans of being pregnant. Actos is
in the FDA pregnancy Category C, which means that it may or may not
be harmful to an unborn baby. Talk to your doctor first before
taking this drug if you are pregnant.
Actos Intake Guidelines
Take this drug exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If there are
things that you do not understand you may ask your pharmacist or
nurse to help you. Take each dose of Actos with a full glass of
water. This drug may be taken with or without food or meals. To get
the most benefit of Actos, take it at a regular basis.
Actos Dosage
Obtain your dosage of this drug from your doctor. The dosage may
vary from person to person as tests may still be performed in order
to come up with an effective dosage for you.
Actos Overdose
The symptoms of overdose of this drug are unknown. However, seek
medical attention if overdose is suspected.
Actos Missed Dose
Immediately take the missed dose as soon as remembered. But if
you haven’t remembered until the next day, skip the missed dose and
consume the subsequent dose according to schedule. It is important
to remember not to take a double dose of this medicine.
Actos Side Effects
Actos may cause serious side effects and allergic reactions,
which may include any of the following:
- Difficulty breathing
- Closing of the throat
- Swelling of the face, lips, and tongue
- Hives
- Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or loss of appetite
- Unusual fatigue
- Jaundice
- Dark urine
Temporarily stop taking Actos and inform your doctor immediately
if you experience any of these serious side effects.
Inform your doctor immediately if edema or unusually rapid
increase in weight, shortness of breath or chest pain while taking
Actos. These may be early signs of heart problems.
Actos is more likely to cause less serious side effects, which
may include any of the following:
- Headache
- Muscle ache
- Sore throat, nasal discharge or cold symptoms
Actos Drug Reactions
Actos may interact with birth control
pills. It decreases the result of these pills. Talk to your doctor
so that he may suggest other methods to help birth control.
Over-the-counter medications for cough, cold, allergy, pain, or
weight loss may also interact with Actos. Other medications not
mentioned may also interact with Actos. Inform your doctor if you
are taking other drugs.
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