Ozempic (Semaglutide) belongs to a group of medications known as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists. It is used alone or with other medications to improve blood glucose (sugar) levels for people with Type 2 Diabetes. Diabetes medications such as Ozempic (Semaglutide) are used when diet, exercise, weight reduction and medications such as Metformin, Glyburide, or insulin have not bee...More on Ozempic indication

Actos (Pioglitazone) is a member of the family of medications known as thiazolidinediones. It is used to lower high blood sugar associated with Type 2 Diabetes. Thiazolidinediones such as Actos (Pioglitazone) help insulin to work more effectively. By keeping blood sugar at a desired level, Actos (Pioglitazone) can help to prevent or delay the long-term problems associated with unco...More on Actos indication

Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent. The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes Ozempic (Semaglutide). If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of Ozempic (Semaglutide) with your doctor....More on Ozempic side effects

Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent. The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes Actos (Pioglitazone). If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of Actos (Pioglitazone) with your...More on Actos side effects

Do not take Ozempic (Semaglutide) if you: are allergic to Ozempic (Semaglutide) or any ingredients of the medication are pregnant are breast-feeding have a personal or family history of Thyroid cancer have multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (a disease where people have tumours in more than one gland in their body)...More on Ozempic contraindications

Do not take Actos (Pioglitazone) if you: are allergic to Actos (Pioglitazone) or any ingredients of Actos (Pioglitazone) are pregnant have been diagnosed with any stage of heart failure have blood or a red colour in your urine have or have had bladder cancer have reduced liver function...More on Actos contraindications

There may be an interaction between Ozempic (Semaglutide) and any of the following: acetylsalicylic acid (Asa) androgens (e.g., testosterone) atypical antipsychotics (e.g., Clozapine, Olanzapine, Quetiapine, Risperidone) inhaled corticosteroids (e.g., budesonide, ciclesonide, fluticasone) oral corticosteroids (e.g., Dexamethasone, Hydrocortisone, Prednisone) Dabrafenib Danazol Disopyram...More on Ozempic precautions

There may be an interaction between Actos (Pioglitazone) and any of the following: Abiraterone acetate acetylsalicylic acid (Asa) androgens (e.g., testosterone) atypical antipsychotics (e.g., Clozapine, Olanzapine, Quetiapine, Risperidone) barbiturates (e.g., Phenobarbital, secobarbital) birth control pills Celecoxib chloroquine Clopidogrel corticosteroids (e.g., Dexamethasone, Hydroco...More on Actos precautions