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Pioglitazone

Pioglitazone is a thiazolidinedione used for selected type 2 diabetes.

Actos

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

15 · 30mg

Pioglitazone 15mg and 30mg tablets, used for type 2 diabetes mellitus. A thiazolidinedione acting on PPAR-gamma receptors to raise sensitivity to insulin.

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Key points

  • It can cause fluid retention and worsen heart failure.
  • Weight gain, fractures, liver effects and bladder symptoms require review.
  • Rapid swelling, severe breathlessness or blood in urine needs urgent care.

Listings are for comparison and general information; suitability and supply depend on clinician and pharmacy checks, monitoring and prescription requirements.

Important safety checks

Heart failure, liver health, fracture risk, bladder history, pregnancy and other glucose-lowering medicines require review.

When to seek urgent care

Seek urgent help for new severe breathlessness, rapid swelling or weight gain, chest pain, jaundice or blood in urine.

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