pioglitazone(Actos)
Thiazolidinedione (TZD); PPAR-gamma agonist
Pronunciation
/ˌpaɪoʊˈɡlɪtəzoʊn/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- pioglitazone
- Brand names
- Actos
- Therapeutic class
- Thiazolidinedione (TZD); PPAR-gamma agonist
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Take at the same time each day, with or without food.
- Report rapid weight gain, swelling of legs/feet, shortness of breath.
- Report blood in urine, urinary urgency or pain.
- May take weeks to months for full glucose effect.
- Use additional contraception if pioglitazone restarts ovulation in PCOS.
Sources
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