Actoplus MET
· Trade Name
ACTOPLUS MET
· Generic Name
Pioglitazone Metformin
· Drug Class
Diabetes Mellitus medication
· How It Works
Medication increases insulin sensitivity
Medication decreases liver glucose production and decreases intestinal glucose absorption
· Serious Side Effects
heart failure
liver toxicity
bladder cancer
fractures
diabetic macular edema
· Common Side Effects
low blood glucose
edema
fluid retention
weight gain
headache
sinusitis
muscle pain
sore throat
shortness of breath
anemia
Posted on March 29, 2009
