pioglitazone and metformin hydrochloride
Drug Details
- Generic Name
- pioglitazone and metformin hydrochloride
- Brand Names
- Actoplus Met
- Application Number
- NDA021842
- Sponsor
- Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
- NDC Codes
- 1
- Dosage Forms
- TABLET, FILM COATED
- Routes
- ORAL
- Active Ingredients
- METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE, PIOGLITAZONE HYDROCHLORIDE
Indications and Usage
1 INDICATIONS & USAGE Pioglitazone and metformin hydrochloride tablets are indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus Limitations of Use Pioglitazone and metformin hydrochloride tablets is not recommended to treat type 1 diabetes mellitus or diabetic ketoacidosis. Pioglitazone and metformin hydrochloride tablets are a thiazolidinedione and biguanide combination product indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus when treatment with both pioglitazone and metformin is appropriate. ( 1 , 14 ) Limitations of Use : • Not for treatment of type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. ( 1 )