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How and Where to Buy Actos Online?
Did you want to fill your prescription for Actos with us? We carry both the brand name medication and its generic equivalent here at our online pharmacy, www.CanadianPharmacyWorld.com. You can always dial 1-866-485-7979, if you need help with your order, or would like to speak to someone first.
Are there Alternative Names for the Brand and Generic Actos?
Actos is the brand name drug comes from Turkey and Australia. The generic equivalent is called pioglitazone. Other generic names are known as Pioz comes from India by Usv Ltd and Mylan-Pioglitazone comes from Canada by Mylan.
What Dosages and Forms is Actos available in?
Our pharmacy carries the brand name Actos comes from Turkey and Australia, as well as the generic equivalent Pioglitazone comes from Canada and India, in a 15 mg, 30 mg, and 45 mg dosage.
What is Actos used for?
Actos is a medicine used to treat people with type 2 diabetes, and is most effective when combined with proper diet and exercise to keep blood sugar low. It’s an oral diabetes medication that controls blood sugar levels in the body by restoring your body’s response to insulin.
Controlling high blood sugar levels helps to prevent a host of issues such as kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual dysfunction. It may also reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke.
What are the Possible Side Effects of Actos?
Most medications will come with side effects. Before deciding if Actos is right for you, take a closer look at what you might expect.
Here are some of the most common side effects that come with taking Actos:
• Headaches;
• Muscle pain;
• Cold systems
o Stuffy nose
o Sinus pain
o Sneezing
o Sore throat
Contact your doctor immediately and ask them if you should stop taking Actos, especially if you experience any of the following side effects:
• Symptoms of liver damage;
o Nausea
o Upper stomach pain
o Itching
o Loss of appetite
o Dark urine
o Clay-colored stools
o Jaundice
• Shortness of breath (even with mild exertion);
• Swelling;
• Rapid weight gain;
• Pink or red urine;
• Painful or difficult urination;
• New or worsening urge to urinate;
• Change in your vision;
• Sudden unusual pain in your hand, arm, or foot
Stop taking Actos and seek help if you have any signs of allergic reaction, which includes:
• Hives;
• Difficulty breathing;
• Swelling of your lips, face, tongue, and/or throat
Are there any Precautions and Drug interactions of Actos?
You should not use the Actos if you’re allergic to pioglitazone, or if you have severe or uncontrolled heart failure, active bladder cancer, or diabetic ketoacidosis.
Be sure to talk to your doctor if Actos is safe for you, particularly if you have:
• Congestive heart failure or heart disease;
• Fluid retention;
• History of bladder cancer;
• History of heart attack or stroke;
• Liver disease
Talk to your doctor if you’re taking insulin. Taking Actos while on insulin can increase your risk of heart problems. We’re not able to show all the possible interactions, but here are the most notable drugs with interactions include:
• Gemfibrozil
• Rifampin
• Other diabetes medicines
Actos Storage and Safety Information
Store Actos at room temperature away from extreme heat and moisture.
This medication could increase your risk of developing bladder cancer. Talk to your doctor about your specific risks and decide if it’s the right diabetes medication for you.
Avoid drinking alcohol while on this medication, as it lowers blood sugar and may interfere with your diabetes treatment.
If you’re pregnant, talk to your doctor about how Actos may affect the pregnancy. Blood sugar control is very important, and your dosage may need to be adjusted as you go through the different trimesters.
Some women begin to experience menstrual periods, even after a medical issue has stopped them. If your periods begin, pregnancy could be possible. Talk to your doctor about your birth control options.
Women may be more likely to have bone fractures in the upper arm, hand, or foot while taking this medicine. If you’re concerned with this possibility, talk about it with your doctor to find out how to reduce this risk.
Seek emergency help or call Poison Control at 1-800-463-5060 immediately if you suspect an overdose. Overdose symptoms include:
• Signs of low blood sugar
o Extreme weakness
o Blurred vision
o Sweating
o Trouble speaking
o Tremors
o Stomach pain
o Confusion
o Seizures
Actos is not approved for anyone younger than 18 years old. Keep out of the reach of children.
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