Pronunciation: ak-TŌS Generic name: pioglitazone (oral) Drug class: Thiazolidinediones Medically reviewed by Philip Thornton, DipPharm
Pioglitazone is used with a diet and exercise program and sometimes with other medications, to treat type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin
Actos can cause new or worsening congestive heart failure (CHF), a condition in which your heart can’t pump blood as well as it should
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Fluid retention may lead to or exacerbate congestive heart failure
When this happens, blood often backs up and fluid can build up in the lungs, causing shortness of breath
Congestive heart failure is a condition that can make the heart too weak or too stiff to pump blood properly
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is associated with a heavy cardiovascular (CV) burden, particularly coronary heart disease
Design and setting Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised, controlled trials
5% to 1% ACTOS should be taken once daily and can be taken without regard to meals
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There are reports of an increase in intravascular volume to the point of congestive heart failure
Medications and other treatments help manage symptoms like swelling
In a heart attack, blood flow is stopped by a blood clot or plaque build-up, preventing the heart muscle from getting oxygen and nutrients
The dose is determined individually
It is not recommended in type 1 diabetes