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Actomeg 500

Tablet-(500mg+15mg)
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Unimed Unihealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Generic: Metformin Hydrochloride + Pioglitazone

1 Tablet
৳ 8.18
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Medicine Overview of Actomeg 500mg+15mg Tablet

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Introduction

Actomeg 500 is a combination medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. This medicine is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps in proper utilisation of insulin, thereby lowering the blood sugar level. Actomeg 500 should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It must be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose. Overdose may lead to low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Some people may develop common side effects like nausea, loss of appetite, taste changes, stomach pain, diarrhea, edema (swelling) and blurred vision. However, these are usually not bothersome. If these do not resolve or worry you, please consult your doctor. Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any kidney, liver or heart problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor will check your kidney function tests before starting treatment with it. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking it as this may increase the risk of developing some side effects.

Uses of Actomeg 500

  • Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Side effects of Actomeg 500

Common
  • Nausea
  • Loss of appetite
  • Taste change
  • Stomach pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Edema (swelling)
  • Weight gain
  • Respiratory tract infection
  • Bone fracture
  • Blurred vision

How to use Actomeg 500

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Actomeg 500 is to be taken with food.

How Actomeg 500 works

Actomeg 500 is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Pioglitazone and metformin. Pioglitazone is a thiazolidinedione which works by increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin. Metformin is a biguanide which decreases the production and absorption of sugar in your body and allows better use of existing insulin. Together, they provide better control of blood sugar.

Quick Tips

  • Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor.
  • Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine.
  • It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
  • Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxiety.
  • Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
  • Inform your doctor if you notice weight gain, shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, or any abnormal swelling.

Brief Description

Indication

Type 2 DM

Adult Dose

Oral Type 2 diabetes mellitus Adult: Tab contains pioglitazone 15 mg and metformin 500 mg or 850 mg: Initially, 15 mg/500 mg bid or 15 mg/850 mg once daily. Patients inadequately controlled on metformin monotherapy: Initially, 15 mg/500 mg bid or 15 mg/850 mg 1-2 times daily, depending on current metformin dose. Patients inadequately controlled on pioglitazone monotherapy: Initially, 15 mg/500 mg bid or 15 mg/850 mg once daily. Max: Pioglitazone 45 mg and metformin 2,550 mg daily. Hepatic impairment: Contraindicated.

Child Dose

Safety and efficacy not established

Renal Dose

Renal impairment Obtain eGFR before starting metformin eGFR <30 mL/min/1.73 m²: Contraindicated eGFR 30-45 mL/min/1.73 m²: Not recommended to initiate treatment Monitor eGFR at least annually or more often for those at risk for renal impairment (eg, elderly) If eGFR falls below 45mL/min/1.73 m² while taking metformin, risks and benefits of continuing therapy should be evaluated If eGFR falls below 30 mL/min/1.73 m²: while taking metformin, discontinue the drug

Contraindication

Renal disease or renal dysfunction (e.g. as suggested by serum creatinine levels >1.5 mg/dl in male, >1.4 mg/dl in females or abnormal creatinine clearance), which may also result from conditions such as cardiovascular collapse (shock), acute myocardial infarction and septicemia.Current or history of cardiac failure, active or history of bladder cancer, Known hypersensitivity to Pioglitazone, Metformin or any other component of this combination. Acute or chronic metabolic acidosis including diabetic ketoacidosis with or without coma.

Mode of Action

Pioglitazone is as a potent and highly selective agonist for the peroxisome proliferator activated receptor-gamma. Activation of these receptors promotes the production of gene products involved in lipid and glucose metabolism. It also improves insulin response to target cells witho increasing the pancreatic secretion of insulin. Metformin decreases hepatic gluconeogenesis, decreases intestinal absorption of glucose and improves insulin sensitivity (increases peripheral glucose uptake and utilisation).

Precaution

Patient w/ oedema, anaemia. Premenopausal, anovulatory women. Pregnancy. Patient Counselling This drug may cause visual disturbance, if affected, do not drive or operate machinery. Monitoring Parameters Monitor HbA1c, serum glucose; signs and symptoms of oedema or heart failure, bladder cancer; liver enzymes, haematologic parameters, renal function; vit B12 and folate if anaemia is present. Routine ophth examination. Lactation: not known if crosses into breast milk, avoid using in nursing women

Side Effect

>10% Lower limb edema (2.9-11.3%),Upper respiratory infection (12-16) 1-10% Weight gain (2.9-6.7%),Diarrhea (4.8-5.8%),Nausea (3.6-5.8%),Urinary tract infection (5.3-5.8%),Dizziness (4.8-5.4%),Headache (4.6-5.3%),Sinusitis (4.4-5%),Edema (3%)

Interaction

Additive effect w/ sulfonylureas. Thiazide diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, OC, sympathomimetics, niacin, Ca channel blockers and isoniazid may exacerbate loss of glycaemic control. ACE inhibitors may reduce fasting blood glucose concentrations. May increase serum level w/ cimetidine. Potentially Fatal: Concurrent use w/ iodinated contrast agents may increase the risk of metformin-induced lactic acidosis.

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Safety Advices

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UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Actomeg 500.
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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Actomeg 500 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
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SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Actomeg 500 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
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CAUTION
Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
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CAUTION
Actomeg 500 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Actomeg 500 may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Actomeg 500 is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
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CAUTION
Actomeg 500 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Actomeg 500 may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Actomeg 500 is generally started with low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and its use is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

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The information provided herein is accurate, updated and complete as per the best practices of the Company. Please note that this information should not be treated as a replacement for physical medical consultation or advice. We do not guarantee the accuracy and the completeness of the information so provided. The absence of any information and/or warning to any drug shall not be considered and assumed as an implied assurance of the Company. We do not take any responsibility for the consequences arising out of the aforementioned information and strongly recommend you for a physical consultation in case of any queries or doubts.

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