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pioglitazone

Pronunciation

/ˌpaɪoʊˈɡlɪtəzoʊn/

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At a Glance

Generic name: pioglitazone

Brand names: Actos

Therapeutic class: Thiazolidinedione (TZD); PPAR-gamma agonist

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