MedicalTerminology DB

1 Definition of Actos

Meaning of Actos: A drug that is used to treat type 2 diabetes and is being studied in the prevention of head and neck cancer.

A drug that is used to treat type 2 diabetes and is being studied in the prevention of head and neck cancer. It may be able to stop leukoplakia (a condition affecting the mouth ) from developing into cancer. It is a type of thiazolidinedione. Also called pioglitazone.

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