Actos 15 mg (Pioglitazone)

Product Information:Actos 15 mg contains pioglitazone, an oral antidiabetic medicine from the thiazolidinedione class.It helps control type 2 diabetes mellitus by improving the body’s sensitivity to insulin, which lowers blood sugar levels. It is usually used along with diet, exercise, and sometimes other diabetes medicines.How to Take:Take by mouth with waterCan be taken with or without foodTake it at the same time each dayDo not crush or chew the tabletFollow your doctor’s instructions carefullyDosageDosage is decided by the doctor based on blood sugar levels and response.Typical dosage:Starting dose: 15 mg once dailyDose may be increased gradually if neededMaximum dose: 45 mg per dayDo not change the dose or stop the medicine without consulting your doctor.Warnings:Tell your doctor before using Actos if you have:Heart failure or heart diseaseLiver diseaseHistory of bladder cancerFluid retention or swelling (edema)Bone problems or fractures Side Effects:Weight gainSwelling of feet or anklesHeadacheMuscle painUpper respiratory infections