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Generic Actos, Pioglitazone Tablet
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Diavista (Generic Actos)
Generic Name: Pioglitazone HCl
What Diavista (Generic Actos) is Used For
For people with Type 2 diabetes, the body is able to produce some insulin, but
not enough. In addition, the cells have become resistant to the effects of insulin,
which means that the body can't respond to the insulin. This condition is called
insulin resistance. Diavista (Generic Actos) effectively reduces insulin resistance,
fasting insulin levels, and blood glucose. Diavista (Generic Actos), along with
healthy eating and physical activity, works by helping the body use its naturally
produced insulin, or administered insulin in type 2 diabetes, to help use glucose
as a fuel and reduce the harmful buildup of glucose
Dosage of Diavista (Generic Actos)
Diavista (Generic Actos) is available in 15mg or 30mg tablets. Your physician
will tell you which dosage you will require. Diavista (Generic Actos) should
be taken once daily with or without food.
Side effects of Diavista (Generic Actos)
Diavista (Generic Actos) can cause fluid retention or edema (swelling), which
may lead to or worsen heart failure, so tell your doctor if you have a history
of these conditions. Talk to your doctor immediately if you experience rapid
weight gain, swelling, or shortness of breath while taking Diavista (Generic
Actos). If you have moderate to severe heart failure, Diavista (Generic Actos)is
not recommended. Also, your doctor should perform a blood test to check for
serious liver problems or active liver disease before you start Diavista (Generic
Actos) and regularly thereafter. Do not take Diavista (Generic Actos) if you
have active liver disease. Talk to your doctor immediately if you experience
nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, tiredness, anorexia, dark urine, or yellowing
of the skin. If you are of childbearing age, talk to your doctor before taking
Diavista (Generic Actos) because it could increase your chance of becoming pregnant.
Some people taking Diavista (Generic Actos) may experience cold and flu-like
symptoms, mild to moderate swelling of legs and ankles, and anemia. Occasionally,
blood glucose levels increased during clinical trials. When taking Diavista
(Generic Actos) with insulin or sulfonylureas, you may be at risk for low blood
glucose.
Who should not use Diavista (Generic Actos)?
Patients with moderate to severe heart failure were not studied during clinical
trials; therefore, Diavista (Generic Actos) is not recommended in these individuals.
Diavista (Generic Actos) should not be taken by: people with active liver disease
or jaundice (yellowing of the skin); people with type 1 diabetes; women who
are pregnant or breast-feeding; or people who are allergic to Diavista (Generic
Actos) or any of its ingredients. Diavista (Generic Actos) should not be used
for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis. Diavista (Generic Actos) should
be used with caution in people with swelling (edema).










