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  Actoplus Met 15-850mg Tablets - 100 tablets
 
 
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Information on Actoplus Met


Learn more about usage, cautions, and possible side effects .
Tablets
Chemical Name: PIOGLITAZONE (pye-oh-GLI-ta-zone) and METFORMIN (met-FOR-min)
Common uses
This medicine is a combination of an insulin resistance reducer and a biguanide used along with a diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in certain diabetic patients. This medicine may be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.


Before using
WARNING: The metformin in this combination medicine can rarely cause a very serious, sometimes fatal condition called lactic acidosis. Seek immediate medical attention if you develop unusual tiredness, severe drowsiness, cold skin, muscle pain, rapid breathing or breathing problems, or slow or irregular heartbeat. Stomach symptoms are common when you begin using this medicine. However, if you have been on this medicine for several or more weeks and stomach symptoms reappear, they may be due to lactic acidosis or some other serious condition. Seek immediate medical attention if stomach symptoms or any of these symptoms occur. Lactic acidosis is more likely to occur in patients who consume excessive amounts of alcohol, or in patients who have a history of severe heart problems (such as congestive heart failure, heart attack, or stroke), kidney problems, liver problems, or dehydration problems. The risk for developing lactic acidosis is also increased in patients undergoing x-ray or scanning procedures that require an injectable iodinated contrast drug, patients undergoing surgery, or patients that develop a serious infection (such as sepsis). The elderly are also at higher risk for developing lactic acidosis from this medicine. If you are over 80 years of age and have not had kidney tests and liver function tests, check with your doctor before taking this medicine. THIAZOLIDINEDIONE ANTIDIABETICS SUCH AS THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE OR WORSEN HEART FAILURE IN SOME PATIENTS. Tell your doctor if you have a history of heart failure. This medicine should not be used to treat patients with moderate to severe heart failure. You will be monitored for signs of heart failure when you start this medicine and when your dose increases. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR AT ONCE if you develop swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet; shortness of breath; or sudden, unexplained weight gain. Your doctor may need to stop your medicine or change your dose. Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you are taking beta-blockers (such as propranolol), water pills (such as hydrochlorothiazide or furosemide), cimetidine, birth control pills, estrogens, corticosteroids (such as prednisone), niacin, phenytoin, decongestants (such as pseudoephedrine), calcium channel blockers (such as nifedipine), phenothiazines (such as chlorpromazine), medicines for tuberculosis (such as isoniazid or rifampin), anticoagulants (such as warfarin), thyroid medicines, or gemfibrozil. DO NOT START OR STOP any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions including blood problems (such as anemia, or vitamin B-12 deficiency), swelling problems, vision or eye problems, ovulation problems, heart problems, liver problems, burns, serious injury or trauma, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. USE OF THIS MEDICINE IS NOT RECOMMENDED if you have kidney problems, severe liver problems, congestive heart failure, or metabolic acidosis. Use of this medicine is not recommended for type-1, insulin-dependent diabetes or to treat diabetic acidosis. Use of this medicine in children is not recommended. Discuss with your doctor the risks and benefits of giving this medicine to your child. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about taking this medicine.


Directions
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. TAKE THIS MEDICINE with food. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) in a tightly-closed container, away from heat, moisture, and light. Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Take this medicine regularly to receive the most benefit from it. Taking your dose at the same times each day will help you to remember. CONTINUE TO TAKE THIS MEDICINE even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do NOT take 2 doses at once.


Cautions
DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE if you have had an allergic reaction to it or are allergic to any ingredient in this product. DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE or change your dose without checking with your doctor. DO NOT STOP USING THIS MEDICINE without first checking with your doctor. Laboratory and/or medical tests such as liver function tests, kidney function tests, fasting blood sugar, glycosylated hemoglobin (A1C), eye exams, or complete blood counts may be done to check your progress or to monitor for side effects. THIS MEDICINE MAY BE ASSOCIATED WITH AN INCREASED RISK OF BONE FRACTURE IN SOME WOMEN. Inform your doctor if you have a history of bone fracture, low calcium intake, osteoporosis, or weakened bones. KEEP ALL DOCTOR AND LABORATORY APPOINTMENTS while you are taking this medicine. THIS MEDICINE MAY AFFECT CERTAIN LAB TEST RESULTS. Make sure laboratory personnel and your doctors know you use this medicine. BEFORE YOU HAVE ANY MEDICAL OR DENTAL TREATMENTS, EMERGENCY CARE, OR SURGERY, tell your doctor or dentist that you are using this medicine. IF YOU ARE SCHEDULED TO UNDERGO any x-ray or scanning procedures using injectable iodinated contrast material, be sure to inform your doctor that you are taking this medicine. You will need to temporarily stop taking this medicine around the time of your procedure. Check with your doctor for more information. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE CONSUMING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES while taking this medicine. Excessive alcohol intake can add to your risk of developing a serious, sometimes fatal condition called lactic acidosis. Ask your doctor for more information. THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE HYPOGLYCEMIA (low blood sugar). Signs of hypoglycemia include increased heartbeat, headache, chills, sweating, tremor, increased hunger, changes in vision, nervousness, weakness, dizziness, drowsiness, or fainting. It is a good habit to carry glucose tablets or gel to treat low blood sugar. If you do not have a reliable source of glucose available, eat a quick source of sugar such as table sugar, honey, or candy, or drink a glass of orange juice or non-diet soda to quickly raise your blood sugar level. TELL YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY about the reaction. To prevent hypoglycemia, eat meals on a regular schedule and do not skip meals. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. CAUTION IS ADVISED WHEN USING THIS MEDICINE in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to the effects of the medicine. FOR WOMEN: this medicine may increase your chance of pregnancy by causing ovulation to resume in women who have not been ovulating. Consult your doctor or pharmacist about the use of reliable birth control while using this medicine. IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. Other therapy may be recommended to control blood sugar during pregnancy. Discuss your treatment options with your doctor. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED in breast milk. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking this medicine.


Possible side effects
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this medicine include diarrhea, headache, nausea, or stomach upset. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience dizziness, or sore throat. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience blurred vision, swelling of the hands or feet, unusual tiredness or weakness, muscle aches or pain, sudden weight gain, trouble breathing or shortness of breath, vomiting, yellowing of eyes or skin, loss of appetite, dark urine, or vision changes. AN ALLERGIC REACTION TO THIS MEDICINE is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, or trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.


Drug interactions
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job. Use our drug interaction checker to find out if your medicines interact with each other. Check drug interactions


If you take too much
If overdose is suspected contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include rapid or difficult breathing, severe drowsiness, slow or irregular heartbeat, unusual tiredness, cold skin, muscle pain, or reappearing stomach discomfort.


Additional information
FOLLOW THE DIETARY PLAN provided by your doctor. Carry an identification card at all times that says you are diabetic. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly according to your doctor's instructions. If your blood sugar level is often higher than it should be and you are taking this medicine according to directions, check with your doctor. DURING TIMES OF STRESS, such as fever, infection, injury or surgery, it may be more difficult to control your blood sugar. Consult your doctor, as a change in your medicine may be required. DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT out of the reach of children and pets. IF USING THIS MEDICINE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills before your supply runs out.


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