Generic Actos

Pioglitazone 15/30mg

Package	Price	Per Pill	Order
15mg x 30 pills	30.99	US $ 1.03
15mg x 60 pills	56.99	US $ 0.95
15mg x 90 pills	79.99	US $ 0.89

Package	Price	Per Pill	Order
30mg x 30 pills	40.99	US $ 1.37
30mg x 60 pills	75.99	US $ 1.27
30mg x 90 pills	99.99	US $ 1.11
30mg x 120 pills	119.95	US $ 1.00
30mg x 180 pills	176.95	US $ 0.98

Actos FAQ

What is the brand name and the generic name for this drug?

Actos - brand; Pioglitazone - generic

What is Actos (Pioglitazone) used for?

• Actos is used for trating type 2 diabetes in certain patients. Pioglitazone is used along with diet and exercises. Actos it's a drug that may be used alone or with other antidiabetic medicines.
• Actos is a thiazolidinedione antidiabetic. Actos (Pioglitazone) lowers blood sugar by making the cells of the body more sensitive to the action of insulin.

When I shouldn't use Actos (Pioglitazone)?

• When you are allergic to any ingredient in Actos (Pioglitazone).
• When you have moderate to severe heart failure.
• When you have type 1 diabetes.
• When you have or had several liver problems, including jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), and don't use Actos during therapy with a similar medicine called troglitazone.

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

What should I know before using Actos (Pioglitazone)?

There are some medical conditions that may interact with Actos (Pioglitazone). You have to contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you are allergic to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have diabetic ketoacidosis (a severe problem associated with diabetes)
• if you have a history of liver problems, abnormal liver function tests, heart problems (eg, congestive heart failure), or eye or vision problems
• if you have swelling problems (edema)

There are some medicines that may interact with Actos. You have to tell to your doctor or health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Gemfibrozil, insulin, or oral antidiabetic medicines (eg, glipizide) because the risk of low blood sugar may be increased
• Rifampin because it may decrease Actos 's effectiveness, resulting in high blood sugar
• Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) because their effectiveness may be decreased or the risk of their side effects may be increased by Pioglitazone

This may be not a complete list of all drugs that may interact with Actos. You should ask your doctor or health care provider if Actos (Pioglitazone) may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your doctor or health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How should I use Pioglitazone?

• Use Pioglitazone as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for knowing the exact dosing instructions.
• Take Pioglitazone by mouth with or without food.
• You have to continue taking Actos even if you feel good. Do not miss any doses. Taking Pioglitazone at the same time each day will help you remember to take it.
• If you miss a dose of Pioglitazone , take it as soon as possible. If it almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Pioglitazone.

Which are tha most important safety information I should know about Actos?

• Carry an ID card at all times that says you have diabetes.
• Proper diet, regular exercise, and regular blood sugar testing are important for best results with Pioglitazone. Follow the diet and exercise program given to you by your health care provider.
• Check your blood sugar levels as directed by your doctor. If they are often higher than they should be and you take Pioglitazone exactly as prescribed, tell your doctor.
• It may be harder to control your blood sugar during times of stress such as fever, infection, injury, or surgery. Talk with your doctor about how to control your blood sugar if any of these occur. Do not change the dose of your medicine without checking with your doctor.
• Do NOT take more than the recommended dose without checking with your doctor.
• Pioglitazone may lower your blood sugar levels when it is used along with insulin or other oral diabetic medicines. Low blood sugar may make you anxious, sweaty, weak, dizzy, drowsy, or faint. It may also make your heart beat faster; make your vision change; give you a headache, chills, or tremors; or make you more hungry. It is a good idea to carry a reliable source of glucose (eg, tablets or gel) to treat low blood sugar. If this is not available, you should eat or drink a quick source of sugar like table sugar, honey, candy, orange juice, or non-diet soda. This will raise your blood sugar level quickly. Tell your doctor right away if this happens. To prevent low blood sugar, eat meals at the same time each day and do not skip meals.
• Pioglitazone may cause ovulation in women who have not reached menopause but do not ovulate. Be sure to use effective birth control while using Pioglitazone.
• Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Pioglitazone before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
• Pioglitazone may be associated with an increased risk of bladder cancer. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.
• Lab tests, including fasting blood sugar, hemoglobin A_1c, eye examinations, and liver function, may be performed while you use Pioglitazone. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
• Pioglitazone should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 18 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Pioglitazone while you are pregnant. It is not known if Pioglitazone is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Pioglitazone.

Which are the possible side effects of Actos (Pioglitazone)?

• All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
• Headache; muscle aches; sore throat; weight gain.
• Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
• Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blurred vision or other vision changes; symptoms of heart failure (eg, shortness of breath; sudden unexplained weight gain; swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet); symptoms of liver problems (eg, dark urine; yellowing of the skin or eyes; unexplained nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite; stomach pain); symptoms of low blood sugar (eg, anxiety, increased sweating, dizziness or drowsiness, headache, chills, tremors, increased hunger); unusual tiredness or weakness.

What is the shelf life of the pills?

The expiry date is mentioned on each blister. It is different for different batches. The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture and would differ from batch to batch depending on when they were manufactured.