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is a medication of the thiazolidinedione category which is fairly new. It is used by itself or in combination with additional medicine including the hormone insulin for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. The medication reduces blood sugar levels and increases the body's level of sensitivity to insulin. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized Actos in the late 90s.
Type-2 diabetes presently effects almost 20 million Americans. It's a condition that involves high blood sugar levels due to the body's inability to effectively use insulin. If the issue is left untreated, it can result in loss of sight, kidney problems, and cardiovascular disease, and bladder cancer.
Soon after the approval of Actos, an additional thiazolidinedione called Rezulin, was removed from the shelves because varied reports came out concerning people who developed fatal liver disease soon after taking the drug.
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Additional cases came forward after people took Actos or Avandia and developed congestive heart failure which pushed the American Diabetes Association(ADA) and the American Heart Association to issue a warning for diabetes sufferers taking Actos because they were at an increased risk of getting heart disease and bladder cancer.
The FDA recently issued a new warning according to its review of details from an ongoing clinical study which showed Actos increased the possibility of individuals developing bladder cancer after taking the drug for more than a year. As a result, the FDA required the suppliers of Actos to release and also now include a black box warning (greatest and strongest label change) concerning the serious dangers linked to use of the drug.
Presently, the FDA is still reviewing trials to decide whether additional action, such as a recall, is necessary. There are many unwanted effects related to Actos. You should find medical attention if you experience:
• shortness of breath or trouble breathing • chest ache • excessive fatigue • infrequent heartrate • dilated neck veins • swelling of face, fingers, feet, or calves • reduced urine production • an increase in weight
Currently, the FDA is informing physicians not to use Actos on people that have bladder cancer. People ought to speak with their physician concerning any issues they might have.
The FDA says diabetes patients should also notify their doctor if they are experiencing symptoms of bladder cancer such as
• Blood in the Urine • Pain While Urinating • Frequent Urination • Sense of Needing to Urinate With no Results
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The Strom Law Firm is currently taking product liability and also personal injury cases concerning the diabetes medicine Actos and its connection to bladder cancer. Give us a call right now to schedule a free assessment. 803.252.4800
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