Actos

Actos

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Actos is a drug used to treat type II diabetes by helping to control blood sugar levels. On June 15, 2011, the FDA issued a Drug Safety Warning indicating an increased risk of bladder cancer associated with individuals taking Actos. In 2015 after a lengthy battle with the manufacturer of Actos, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company agreed to pay $2.4 billion to settle these cases.

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Introduction

Actos is manufactured by Takeda Pharmaceuticals of Japan and is marketed in the U.S. by Eli Lilly & Co. Since pioglitazone, the single active ingredient in Actos, was first approved by the FDA in 1999, doctors have prescribed Actos to millions of diabetes patients.

History of the Case

In its June 2011 warning, the FDA said patients who had used pioglitazone for longer than 12 months showed a 40 percent increase in the risk of developing bladder cancer.

Injuries Related to Product

Signs of bladder cancer include:

  • Bloody or reddish urine
  • Frequent urination
  • An urgent need to urinate
  • Urine leakage (incontinence)
  • Pain during urination
  • Pain in the back or lower abdomen

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