Pioglitazone and Metformin
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Actoplus Met?;Actoplus Met? XR
Uses
- It is used to lower blood sugar in patients with high blood sugar (diabetes).
- Pioglitazone helps your body use the insulin it makes better.
- Metformin lowers sugar and helps insulin work better.
Dosing
How to take
- Take as you have been told, even if you are feeling better.
- Take this drug at the same time of day.
- Take this drug with food.
- Long-acting tablet: Swallow it whole. Do not chew, break, or crush it.
- Follow the diet and workout plan that your doctor told you about.
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