Actoplus Met Information:
Actoplus Met (generic name: Metformin and Pioglitazone) is a drug which is prescribed for those suffering from type 2 diabetes in order to help manage their blood sugar levels. It is not suitable for type 1 diabetics. Metformin and Pioglitazone are two oral diabetes medications. Actoplus Met is used by patients who do not use daily insulin injections. It directly targets insulin resistance, which is known as diabetes. In patients with diabetes, the liver does not produce enough insulin, and therefore synthetic insulins or oral diabetes drugs are prescribed to regulate blood sugar levels and prevent a spiking in blood sugar, known as hypoglycemia. This can cause the patient to feel changes in body temperature, sweat, lose balance and feel dizzy, notice changes in vision or blurred vision, and feel extremely hungry or thirsty. Oral diabetes medications are an alternative to insulin injections, such as Humulin and Levemir. They are ideal for patients who have needle phobias, or those who cannot take injectable insulin for medical reasons.
Actoplus Met Side Effects:
As with any drug, there may be side effects from taking Actoplus Met including nausea, vomiting, headache, diarrhea, upset stomach, sneezing, runny nose, cough and other cold symptoms. More serious side effects may include feeling short of breath, swelling, rapid weight gain, pale skin, feeling light headed, rapid heart rate, difficulty concentrating, sudden unusual pain in the hands or feet, nauseas, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay coloured stools and jaundice. If you experience any side effects you must seek medical attention immediately for safety.
Actoplus Met Directions:
You should follow the instructions of the doctor who prescribed Actoplus Met to you. Directions and dosage information can also be found on the pack or leaflet inside the pack. Actoplus Met comes in tablet form. Never crush, chew or break tablets unless directed to do so, as this may cause for too much of a drug to be released at once which could have undesirable effects. Actoplus Met should be stored at room temperature away from direct sunlight and heat.
Actoplus Met Precautions:
If you are allergic to any of the ingredients of Actoplus Met, you should avoid taking it and inform your doctor. You must consult your doctor if you have any pre-existing medical conditions including liver or kidney disease, severe heart failure, metabolic acidosis, congestive heart failure, heart disease, history of heart attack or stroke, eye problems caused by diabetes or if you are over the age of 80. You must consult your doctor if you are taking any other medications as they may interact with Actoplus Met, including bosentan, delavirdine, digoxin, gemfibrozil, morphine, tolbutamide, trimethoprim, vancomycin, amiloride, cimetidine, fluconazole, nicardipine, procainamide, rifampin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and seizure medications. It is important that you inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding as Actoplus Met may cause harm to unborn and new born babies.
The generic alternative is not manufactured by the company that makes the brand product.
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