Actos is a
prescription medication that contains the active ingredient pioglitazone. It is
primarily used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Actos belongs to a
class of drugs called thiazolidinediones, which help improve the body's
sensitivity to insulin and lower blood sugar levels.
Pioglitazone works by increasing
the effectiveness of insulin in the body, particularly in the muscles and fat
cells, which helps to control blood glucose levels. It also helps reduce the
liver's production of glucose. Actos is typic...
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