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pioglitazone

under Thiazolidinediones
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More on Thiazolidinediones Definition: THIAZOLES with two keto oxygens. Members are insulin-sensitizing agents which overcome INSULIN RESISTANCE by activation of the peroxisome proliferator activated receptor gamma (PPAR-gamma).      Other names Glitazones
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
pioglitazone [ 5-(4-(2-(5-ethyl-2-pyridyl)ethoxy)benzyl)-2,4-thiazolidinedione,AD 4833,AD-4833,Actos,Eli Lilly brand of pioglitazone hydrochloride,Takeda brand of pioglitazone hydrochloride,U 72107A,U-72107A,U72,107A,pioglitazone hydrochloride ]
  structure given in first source; PPAR agonist used for type II diabetes 		111025-46-8   *Thiazolidinediones
Pharma Action Hypoglycemic Agents 		J Chromatogr 1989;490(2):377 ACTOPLUS MET; ACTOS; PIOGLITAZONE; ACTOPLUS MET XR; PIOGLITAZONE HYDROCHLORIDE AND METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE

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