Actos
Pioglitazone tablets for type 2 diabetes. It can cause fluid retention and weight gain, which is a known concern with this medicine.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15mg | 60 tablets | $71.00 | $1.18 |
| 15mg | 90 tablets | $92.00 | $1.02 |
| 15mg | 120 tablets | $114.00 | $0.95 |
| 15mg | 180 tablets | $158.00 | $0.88 |
| 15mg | 240 tablets | $204.00 | $0.85 |
| 15mg | 360 tablets | $293.00 | $0.81 |
| 30mg | 60 tablets | $80.00 | $1.33 |
| 30mg | 90 tablets | $105.00 | $1.17 |
| 30mg | 120 tablets | $132.00 | $1.10 |
| 30mg | 180 tablets | $179.00 | $0.99 |
| 30mg | 270 tablets | $257.00 | $0.95 |
| 30mg | 360 tablets | $331.00 | $0.92 |
| 45mg | 30 tablets | $49.00 | $1.63 |
| 45mg | 60 tablets | $78.00 | $1.30 |
| 45mg | 90 tablets | $104.00 | $1.16 |
| 45mg | 120 tablets | $126.00 | $1.05 |
| 45mg | 180 tablets | $169.00 | $0.94 |
- Category
- Diabetes Management
- Active ingredient
- Pioglitazone
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 15mg · 30mg · 45mg
Actos is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Actos on your behalf.
Actos details
- Condition
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Alternative names
- pioglitazone
- Therapeutic class
- Thiazolidinedione
- Pharmacological class
- PPAR-gamma Agonist
- Known off-label uses
- nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
- Contraindications
- congestive heart failure; hypersensitivity to pioglitazone
- Minor side effects
- headache; muscle pain; flatulence
- Moderate side effects
- weight gain; peripheral oedema; upper respiratory tract infection
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Takeda
- Onset time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Gemfibrozil; Rifampin; Insulin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Potential risk. Avoid in pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Serious side effects
congestive heart failure exacerbation, requires immediate medical attention; bladder cancer, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Pioglitazone tablets for type 2 diabetes. It can cause fluid retention and weight gain, which is a known concern with this medicine.
Mechanism of action
Actively stimulates PPAR-gamma receptors, improving insulin sensitivity in skeletal muscle and adipose tissue to enhance glucose uptake.
What you will receive
Actos names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Pioglitazone at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.