Pioglitazone (Oral Route)

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Pioglitazone (Oral Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Actos

Description

Pioglitazone is used to treat a type of diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes) called type 2 diabetes. It may be used alone, with insulin, with metformin, or with another oral medicine called a sulfonylurea. Pioglitazone is to be used when diet and exercise do not result in good blood sugar control.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Tablet
Before Using

DR601117

Portions of this document last updated:

Nov. 1, 2009

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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