Drug Class
thiazolidinedione
Type
brand
Active Ingredient
pioglitazone
📋Overview
Actos is a brand name for pioglitazone, a medication that belongs to the thiazolidinedione class. It is primarily used to help manage blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. Actos works by improving the body's sensitivity to insulin, allowing for better control of glucose. It is often considered when other diabetes medications are not sufficient on their own.
📚References
Information from MedlinePlus.gov (NIH).
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