Product class: Authorized package
Medicinal product class: For human use
Package code: 1209383
Name of medicinal product: ACTOS
Active substances:
Pioglitazone
Estonian, English, Latin
ATC code: A10BG03
Dosage form: tablet
Route of administration: oral use
Strengh: 15mg
Amount in package: 30TK
Legal status for supply*: Subject to medicinal prescription
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Indication: Pioglitazone is indicated as second or third line treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus as described below: as monotherapy - in adult patients (particularly overweight patients) inadequately controlled by diet and exercise for whom metformin is inappropriate because of contraindications or intolerance as dual oral therapy in combination with - metformin, in adult patients (particularly overweight patients) with insufficient glycaemic control despite maximal tolerated dose of monotherapy with metformin - a sulphonylurea, only in adult patients who show intolerance to metformin or for whom metformin is contraindicated, with insufficient glycaemic control despite maximal tolerated dose of monotherapy with a sulphonylurea. as triple oral therapy in combination with - metformin and a sulphonylurea, in adult patients (particularly overweight patients) with insufficient glycaemic control despite dual oral therapy. - Pioglitazone is also indicated for combination with insulin in type 2 diabetes mellitus adult patients with insufficient glycaemic control on insulin for whom metformin is inappropriate because of contraindications or intolerance (see section 4.4). After initiation of therapy with pioglitazone, patients should be reviewed after 3 to 6 months to assess adequacy of response to treatment (e.g. reduction in HbA1c). In patients who fail to show an adequate response, pioglitazone should be discontinued. In light of potential risks with prolonged therapy, prescribers should confirm at subsequent routine reviews that the benefit of pioglitazone is maintained (see section 4.4).
Safety features: Yes
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Package information leaflet (PIL): EST
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Last imported to Estonia: Never imported to Estonia
Marketing authorization holder: Cheplapharm Arzneimittel GmbH 
Marketing authorization number: EU/1/00/150 
Marketing authorization issued on: 08 February 2002 
Marketing authorization expires on: Unlimited 
Marketing authorization procedure type: Centralised 
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Entry/Changing date: 15 September 2021
Legal status for supply – medicinal product on medical prescription or not subject to medical prescription