Another “not new” drug, but new combination added to the arsenal for treating diabetes. Takeda Pharmaceutical have announced that the FDA approved an extended-release version of the combination medication ACTOplus met(R) (pioglitazone HCl and metformin HCl) as an adjunct to diet and exercise for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. ACTOplus met(R) XR is the first and only prescription oral antidiabetic fixed-dose combination medication available with the extended-release form of metformin to help improve glycemic control in a convenient, once-daily dosing option. Takeda news release
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