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Candrug
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604.543.8711
Pharmacy Manager:
Amarjit Mann
Pharmacy Address:
202A, 8322-130th Street
Surrey, BC
Canada
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Toll Free:1-866-995-7387
(*Not all prescriptions dispensed by Candrug.)
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Chemical Name: Pioglitazone
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Actos
Information
Brand name: Actos
Generic name: Pioglitazone Hydrochloride, Pioglitazone HCl, P Glitz
Used for: Helps control blood sugar levels in persons with type 2 diabetes
Alternatives: Injectable diabetes medications - Humalog Lispro Insulin, Novolog NovoRapid
Availability: 15mg, 30mg and 45mg. Available in both brand Actos (Eli Lilly) and generic Actos tablets (Primarily Cipla)
Generic Actos vs Brand Actos
Blue Sky Drugs is leading the way in dispensing generic medications. We have a reputation for providing only the highest quality of generic medications. When comparing the brand Actos to the generic Pioglitazone there are no chemical or therapeutic differences, meaning that they both produce the exact same results and work the same way within the body. The main difference between the brand and the generic Actos is the manufacturer, the brand is manufactured by Eli Lilly and the generic will be manufactured outside of an Eli Lilly facility. Although, there may be more than one generic manufacturer, Blue Sky Drugs dispenses primarily Cipla brand generic Actos.
Whether you choose to order the Brand or generic Actos rest assured that Blue Sky Drugs provides only the safest medications from trusted, sources. Satisfaction is always guaranteed! Call 1.866.995.7387 for more information.
How Pioglitazone Works
Actos medication is used to treat type 2 diabetes. Actos Should be used in combination with a balanced diet and exercise. It helps control blood sugar levels in the body by reducing insulin resistance- a condition in which the body’s cells don’t respond to a horomone (called insulin) that allows them to turn blood sugar into energy. When you eat, food is broken down into different products that can be used by your body. One of those products is glucose, or sugar. In order to process glucoseinto energy the pancreas produces insulin. Insulin is produced by the pancreas and is needed to let sugar into the body’s cells. For people with Type 2 Diabetes the body cannot produce enough insulin to properly use the sugar in their blood. Eventually, the pancreas cannot produce enough insulin. When this happens, Pioglitazone can be used.
Pioglitazone Possible Side Effects
Although most people do respond well to Actos some side effects may include:
• Headache
• Sinus infections
• Upper respiratory infections
More serious side effects include:
• Trouble breathing
• Symptoms of high or low blood sugar
• Rapid weight gain
• Vision changes
Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the more serious side effects.
Pioglitazone Guidline
Actos is not used to treat Type 1 Diabetes. Do not take Actos if you allergic to Pioglitazone or any of the ingredients in Actos. If you have had liver problems be sure to inform your doctor before taking Actos. Be sure to take Actos exactly how it is prescribed to you, and do regular testing on your blood sugar levels.
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Blue Sky Drugs is your trusted source of generic rx. We are your one-stop gateway of generic prescription and non generic prescription drugs. We are very selective when it comes to suppliers and pharmacies we choose to partner with. Our generic pharmaceuticals are all manufactured in monitored facilities that hold an FDA rating. Our staff is exceptionally knowledgeable, any questions you have regarding the generic manufacturers can be answered promptly. Buy cheap brand and generic rx drugs at generic pharmacy Blue Sky. You can save on generic drugs up to 90% on the cost that compared with the brand name drugs. At Blue Sky Drugs your satisfaction is guaranteed.
Link Sources on Actos
Actos safer for heart than Avandia, study finds - CTV News
Pioglitazone Wikipedia
The generic alternative is not manufactured by the company that makes the brand product.
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