Actos Met 850/15 mg 56 tablets:

Actos Met 850/15 mg 56 tablets:

Actos Met 850/15 tablets belong to oral diabetes medications.

How to make Pioglitazone and Metformin:

• Pioglitazone is a selective antagonist of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ) in target tissues of insulin action such as adipose tissue, skeletal muscle and liver. Thus, it works to control the production, transport, and utilization of glucose and fats.
• Through this mechanism, pioglitazone enhances tissue sensitivity to insulin and reduces hepatic glucose production.
• Metformin reduces blood glucose levels by decreasing glucose production in the liver.
• Metformin reduces intestinal absorption of glucose.
• Metformin increases insulin sensitivity, leading to increased glucose absorption and utilization.

Uses of Actos Met 850/15 Tablets:

• It is used to lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin dependent). It is used when diet and exercise alone fail to control diabetes.

How to use Actos Met 850/15 tablets:

• The starting dose is determined based on the patient's current diet and the doses are adjusted based on efficacy and tolerance, without exceeding the recommended maximum daily dose of Pioglitazone 45 mg and Metformin 2550 mg.
• The total dose is given divided into daily doses with meals to reduce gastrointestinal side effects due to metformin.
• Patients should be monitored for adverse events related to fluid retention after starting and increasing the dose.
• Doses may be changed in special circumstances, so always follow your doctor or pharmacist's instructions.
• If you take more medicine than you should, talk to your doctor or go to hospital straight away.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for your next dose
• Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for a missed dose.

Warnings and precautions:

• This medication may cause fluid retention and can worsen or lead to congestive heart failure.
• Fractures: Increased incidence in female patients
• Metformin may lead to a decrease in vitamin B12 levels. Therefore, you should continuously monitor your blood test results.
• Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines, including over-the-counter medicines, prescription medicines, herbal supplements, vitamins, and dietary supplements.

side effects:

Although the following side effects are not common to everyone, some patients may complain of:

• Upper respiratory tract infection.
• Swelling.
• Diarrhea.
• Headache.
• overweight.