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What is Actos used for?
Actos, marketed by Takeda Pharmaceutical Company, is the brand name of pioglitazone hydrochloride; a drug prescribed to patients suffering from type 2 diabetes. People diagnosed with type 2 diabetes have an insulin deficiency as a result of an impaired production of insulin. Most individuals with type 2 diabetes also suffer from an insulin resistance, wherein their body does not use the insulin that is already produced by the body in an efficient manner. Actos is a member of the new class of diabetes drugs known as thiazolidinediones. Much like alternative diabetes medications, Actos assists those who suffer from diabetes by helping to regulate blood sugar. This class of drugs helps to regulate blood sugar by reducing insulin resistance, which in turn helps to lower the body's level of blood glucose.
Side Effects of Actos
Common side effects of Actos may include swelling of the face, feet, fingers, or lower legs; in addition to weight gain, inflammation of sinuses or throat, muscle pain, and tightness in the chest. There have been reports that Actos may be linked to liver problems including inflammation of the liver, a condition also known as hepatitis, and elevation of liver enzymes. The class of drugs that Actos belongs to, thiazolidinediones, is the same as the drug Rezulin, which was removed from the market due to its link to liver toxicity. This liver toxicity/damage may have been the cause of many cases of liver failure. Liver failure has the possibility of leading to the need for a liver transplant and may also result in death. Those people who are prescribed Actos are advised to closely monitor liver enzyme levels for any signs of a possible future problem.
Actos and risk of congestive heart failure
Actos may also be linked to symptoms of congestive heart failure, including rapid weight gain, shortness of breath, and edema (fluid retention). Actos may exacerbate symptoms in those people who already have a history of heart problems or heart failure, and may lead to congestive heart failure in those who are at risk. There is also a risk of suffering from dangerously low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia, when taking Actos in conjunction with insulin, metformin, sulfonylurea, or other oral diabetes medicines. People with active liver disease, edema, history of heart failure, or type 1 diabetes should not take Actos.
Questions and Consultations
If you or a family member has used the prescription drug Actos and noticed adverse side effects, such as edema or congestive heart failure, you should contact a physician immediately. If you would like to discuss your rights, are interested in more information on Actos litigation, or if you have information about the cases that you would like to share with us, please fill out the short evaluation form below and a member of Seeger Weiss LLP?s experienced staff will call you to discuss your potential rights concerning Actos. Attorney consultations incur no obligation on your part and all initial consultations are free of charge and do not create an attorney-client relationship. Seeger Weiss LLP has office locations in both New York and New Jersey and its attorneys practice in courts throughout the country.
Link To Lawyer Seek's Actos Content:
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