NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -Pioglitazone is used with a diet and exercise program and sometimes with other medications, to treat type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Pioglitazone is in a class of medications called thiazolidinediones.

Detailed explanation-2: -Government of India had suspended the manufacture, sale and distribution of pioglitazone on June 18, 2013 citing concerns of risk of urinary bladder cancer and other heart related problems as adverse effects of the drug.

Detailed explanation-3: -In general, yes. Studies have found the drug to be safe and effective for helping lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. Like most drugs, Actos can cause mild side effects.