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Actoplus Met Indication

Actoplus Met or Pioglitazone/Metformin (Actoplus Met’s generic) is used to control blood sugar levels for people with type 2 diabetes and does not use daily insulin injections.  This medication does not treat patients with type 1 diabetes.

Storage

Store Actoplus Met or Pioglitazone/Metformin at room temperature. Keep away from moisture and heat.

Warnings

Inform your doctor or health care provider the following before taking Actoplus Met or Pioglitazone/Metformin  :

1. If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding
2. If you are taking any prescription medicine (especially warfarin), nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
3. If you have severe liver problems, congestive heart failure, heart disease, a history of heart attack or stroke, liver disease, or eye problems caused by diabetes or any other medical conditions.

Patient Family Information

There are many factors that determines how often and how much Actoplus Met/Pioglitazone to take such as the condition being treated and the patients age and weight.

• Ask your doctor or health care provider if you have questions about the amount and/or frequency of the medicine you are taking. It is important that you read all the information provided for you with the medication.
• When you get your prescription refilled, reread the information provided for you with the medication.
• Take this medication as prescribed to you by your doctor or health care provider.
• Do not take this medication in larger or smaller than the prescribed amount.
• Do not take this medication longer than recommended by your doctor or health care provider.
• Take the medication with meals. Actoplus Met/Pioglitazone is part of a treatment program which also involves, diet, exercise, and weight control.
• To obtain the most benefit, regular use of the medication is required.

Contraindication

Do not take Actoplus Met/Pioglitazone if you are allergic to any ingredients in this medicine or similar medications.

Do not use this medication if you have kidney disease or in the state of diabetic ketoacidosis.

Severe Side Effects of Actoplus Met & Pioglitazone/Metformin

Most severe:

• Feeling short of breath, even with mild exertion
• Swelling or rapid weight gain
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Low fever
• Loss of appetite
• Dark urine
• Clay-colored stools
• Jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes).

Common Side Effects of Actoplus Met & Pioglitazone/Metformin

Most common:

• Sneezing
• Runny nose, cough or other signs of a cold
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Mild nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain
• Joint or muscle pain.

References

(2023). Actoplus Met. Drugs.Com. Retrieved from https://www.drugs.com/actoplus_met.html

(2023). Pioglitazone And Metformin (Oral Route). MayoClinic. Retrieved from https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/pioglitazone-and-metformin-oral-route/description/drg-20063126