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MACE Medication Aide

Category - MACE

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Pioglitazone is a(n)___________________ of the ___________________class and is used to treat ___________ . Pioglitazone is contraindicated with/in ___________.

Hypoglycemic, sulfonylurea, Type 2 diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
Hypoglycemic, biguanide, Type 1 diabetes, serious infection
Hypoglycemic, thiozolidinedione, Type 2 diabetes, children.
Anti-lipid agent, statin, hyperlipidemia, gout exacerbations

Explanation

Answer: C - Pioglitazone (Actos) is thiozolidinedione class hypoglycemic agent used to treat Type 2 diabetes mellitus (non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus; NIDDM). Its safety and efficacy have not been established in children.

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