Actos (1700 знаков)

Generic Name: pioglitazone (oral) (PYE o GLIT a zone)

Brand Names: Actos

What is Actos?

Actos (pioglitazone) is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels.

Actos is for people with type 2 diabetes. Pioglitazone is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

Actos may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Important information

You should not use Actos if you have severe or uncontrolled heart failure, or if you have bladder cancer. Do not use this medicine if you are in a state of diabetic ketoacidosis (call your doctor for treatment with insulin). Actos is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

Actos can cause or worsen congestive heart failure. Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have shortness of breath (even with mild exertion), swelling, or rapid weight gain.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Actos if you are allergic to pioglitazone, or if you have severe or uncontrolled heart failure, or bladder cancer. Do not use this medicine if you are in a state of diabetic ketoacidosis (call your doctor for treatment with insulin).

To make sure Actos is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

congestive heart failure or heart disease;

fluid retention;

a history of bladder cancer;

a history of heart attack or stroke; or

liver disease.

Taking this medicine may increase your risk of serious heart problems. However, not treating your diabetes can damage your heart and other organs. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of treating your diabetes with Actos.

Actos may increase your risk of developing bladder cancer. Talk with your doctor about your specific risk.

Women may be more likely than men to have bone fractures in the upper arm, hand, or foot while taking Actos. Talk with your doctor if you are concerned about this possibility.

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether Actos will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.