The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
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November 19, 1999
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Pioglitazone (Actos)
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Pioglitazone (Actos)
November 19, 1999 (Issue: 1066)
Pioglitazone is the third thiazolidinedione ("glitazone") to be marketed in the USA for treatment of type 2 diabetes. Thiazolidinediones decrease resistance to insulin.
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