ACTOPLUS MET
Used for Type 2 Diabetes
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Manufactured by Takeda Pharmaceuticals
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ACTOPLUS MET Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Warnings & Dosing
What is ACTOPLUS MET?
ACTOPLUS MET is the brand name for pioglitazone hydrochloride and metformin and is available as an oral tablet.
What dosages is ACTOPLUS MET available in?
ACTOPLUS MET is available as a tablet containing 15 mg, pioglitazone/500 mg metformin HCl or 15 mg, pioglitazone/850 mg metformin.
What is ACTOPLUS MET used for?
ACTOPLUS MET made up of two medications that help lower blood sugar in type 2 diabetics.
How does ACTOPLUS MET work?
ACTOPLUS MET contains metformin which is a biguanide that lowers the amount of sugar your body makes or absorbs, and allows you to use your body’s natural insulin better. It also contains pioglitazone, which is a thiazolidinedione that helps your body use insulin better to lower your blood sugar.
How do I take ACTOPLUS MET?
The typical starting dose of ACTOPLUSMET is 15 mg/500 mg by mouth twice per day or 15 mg/850 mg (pioglitazone/metformin) by mouth once per day with meals. If needed, your physician will raise your dose slowly depending on how you respond to the medication.
Is it safe for me to take ACTOPLUS MET?
ACTOPLUS MET is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. You should not use ACTOPLUS MET if you have heart failure, severe kidney impairment, or diabetic ketoacidosis.
ACTOPLUS MET Common Side Effects
Common side effects of ACTOPLUS MET include:
- Cold-like symptoms
- Swelling
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Weight gain
ACTOPLUS MET Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with ACTOPLUS MET. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Heart failure: shortness of breath, unusual swelling, tiredness, sudden weight gain
- Lactic acidosis: fast breathing, fast or slow heartbeat, heartbeat that does not feel normal, very upset stomach or throwing up, feeling very sleepy, shortness of breath, feeling very tired or weak, dizziness, feeling cold, muscle pain
- Bladder cancer: pain while you urinate, constant need to urinate, and blood in your urine
- Liver problems: nausea or vomiting, stomach pain, unusual tiredness, loss of appetite, dark urine, yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes
- Diabetic eye disease with swelling (macular edema): blurred vision, changes in vision
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on ACTOPLUS MET
The following medications may interact with ACTOPLUS MET:
- Strong CYP2C8 inhibitors such as gemfibrozil increase the levels and effects of pioglitazone. Topiramate and rifampin may decrease pioglitazone
- levels and effects
- Drugs that reduce metformin clearance such as ranolazine,vandetanib, dolutegravir, and cimetidine may increase the levels and effects of metformin.
- Alcohol
- Insulin secretagogues or insulin use may increase the risk for hypoglycemia
Who makes ACTOPLUS MET?
Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Is ACTOPLUS MET safe in pregnancy?
It is not known if ACTOPLUS MET will harm your unborn baby. If you become pregnant while receiving ACTOPLUS MET, talk to your healthcare provider.
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