ActoMeg 15 mg+850 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (2 x 10: ৳ 200.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Pioglitazone metformin hydrochloride |
| Company | Unimed unihealth pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Adjunct to diet and exercise
- Improves glycemic control in type 2 diabetes patients
Pharmacology
- Pioglitazone depends on insulin for its mechanism of action
- Metformin hydrochloride improves glucose tolerance in type 2 diabetes patients
Dosage & Administration
- Should be individualized based on effectiveness and tolerability
- Maximum recommended daily dose of Pioglitazone 45 mg and Metformin 2550 mg
Interaction
- May impair vit B12 absorption
- Increased plasma levels with strong CYP2C8 inhibitors
Contraindications
- Renal disease or renal dysfunction
- Known hypersensitivity to Pioglitazone or Metformin
Side Effects
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Diarrhea
- Peripheral edema
- Headache
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Should only be used if potential benefit justifies potential risk to the fetus
- Should not be administered to a breastfeeding woman
Precautions & Warnings
- Should not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes
- Caution in combination with insulin, hepatic insufficiency, and heart diseases
Use in Special Populations
- Carefully selected dose in patients with advanced age
- Monitoring of renal function
Overdose Effects
- Appropriate supportive treatment should be initiated according to patient's clinical signs and symptoms
Therapeutic Class
- Combination Oral hypoglycemic preparations
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool and dry place
- Protect from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of the children