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Label indication Monotherapy and Combination Therapy ACTOS is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus in multiple clinical settings [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . Important Limitations of Use ACTOS exerts its antihyperglycemic effect only in the presence of endogenous insulin. FDA label
Also known as ACTOS (Pioglitazone), Pioglitazone, AD-4833, Pioglitazone-Azilsartan, Azilsartan, TAK-536, AD-4833XT, Fortamet
ACTOS · 26 trials · 21 indications
An Adverse event (AE) was defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical investigation participant whose parent or legal guardian had signed informed consent form to participate in a study; it did not necessarily have to have a causal relationship with this treatment or study participation. An AE could therefore be any unfavorable and unintended sign (example, a clinically significant abnormal laboratory finding), symptom, or disease temporally associated with the study participation whether or not it was considered related to the drug or study procedures. A TEAE was defined as any AE occurring after the start of TAK-536 administration, and until the end of follow-up period of 2 weeks.
The relatedness of TEAEs with resting 12-lead ECG was based upon investigator discretion.
The anthropometric measurements included weight, height and body mass index (BMI). The relatedness of TEAEs to anthropometric measurements was based upon investigator discretion.
The laboratory values outside the range (triglycerides greater than \[\>\] 2.5\*upper limit of normal \[ULN\], blood urea nitrogen \[BUN\] \>30 milligram per deciliter \[mg/dL\], estimated glomerular filtration rate \[eGFR\] less than \[\<\] 30 milliliter per minute per 1.73 square meter \[mL/min/1.73m\^2\], and glucose \<50 mg/dL were considered markedly abnormal for TEAEs. The relatedness of TEAEs to clinical laboratory parameters was based upon investigator discretion.
Vital signs included home sitting blood pressure (diastolic and systolic) and office sitting pulse rate (pulse rate per 1 minute). The pulse rate measured at the last measurement of the sitting blood pressure was used as the sitting pulse rate value. The relatedness of TEAEs to vital signs was based upon investigator discretion.
An Adverse Event (AE) is defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical investigation participant administered a drug; it does not necessarily have to have a causal relationship with this treatment. An AE can therefore be any unfavorable and unintended sign (eg, a clinically significant abnormal laboratory finding), symptom, or disease temporally associated with the use of a drug, whether or not it is considered related to the drug. A treatment-emergent adverse event (TEAE) is defined as an adverse event with an onset that occurs or worsens after receiving study drug.
An Adverse Event (AE) is defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical investigation participant administered a drug; it does not necessarily have to have a causal relationship with this treatment. An AE can therefore be any unfavorable and unintended sign (eg, a clinically significant abnormal laboratory finding), symptom, or disease temporally associated with the use of a drug, whether or not it is considered related to the drug. A treatment-emergent adverse event (TEAE) is defined as an adverse event with an onset that occurs or worsens after receiving study drug.
The laboratory values outside the range (Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) (mg/dL) \>30, Creatinine (mg/dL) \>2.0, eGFR (mL/min/1.73m\^2) \<30, Creatine Kinase (U/L) \>5×ULN) are considered markedly abnormal.
A standard 12-lead ECG was performed while the participant was at rest. Any abnormal ECG findings determined by the investigator to be clinically significant were reported as adverse events.
A treatment-emergent adverse event (TEAE) is defined as an adverse event with an onset that occurs after receiving study drug. Vital signs included office standing blood pressure, office sitting pulse rate, office standing pulse rate, and home sitting blood pressure. Any abnormal vital signs findings determined by the investigator to be clinically significant were reported as adverse events.
AUC(0-24) is a measure of total plasma exposure to the drug from time 0 to 24 hours post-dose, calculated using the linear trapezoidal rule.
Cmax is the maximum observed plasma concentration (actual measurement value) of a drug after administration, obtained directly from the plasma concentration-time curve.
AUC(0-inf) is a measure of total plasma exposure to the drug from time zero extrapolated to infinity, calculated as AUC(0-inf)=AUC(0-tlqc)+lqc/λz
Tmax is the time to reach Cmax (actual measurement value), equal to time (hours) to Cmax.
T1/2 is the terminal elimination half-life (time required for half of the drug to be eliminated from the plasma), calculated as T1/2=ln(2)/λz.
AUC(0-24) is a measure of total plasma exposure to the drug from time 0 to 24 hours post-dose, calculated using the linear trapezoidal rule.
Cmax is the maximum observed plasma concentration (actual measurement value) of a drug after administration, obtained directly from the plasma concentration-time curve.
AUC(0-inf) is a measure of total plasma exposure to the drug from time zero extrapolated to infinity, calculated as AUC(0-inf)=AUC(0-tlqc)+lqc/λz.
Tmax is the time to reach Cmax (actual measurement value), equal to time (hours) to Cmax.
T1/2 is the terminal elimination half-life (time required for half of the drug to be eliminated from the plasma), calculated as T1/2=ln(2)/λz.
AUC(0-24) is a measure of total plasma exposure to the drug from time 0 to 24 hours post-dose, calculated using the linear trapezoidal rule.
Cmax is the maximum observed plasma concentration (actual measurement value) of a drug after administration, obtained directly from the plasma concentration-time curve.
AUC(0-inf) is a measure of total plasma exposure to the drug from time zero extrapolated to infinity, calculated as AUC(0-inf)=AUC(0-tlqc)+lqc/λz.
Tmax is the time to reach Cmax (actual measurement value), equal to time (hours) to Cmax.
T1/2 is the terminal elimination half-life (time required for half of the drug to be eliminated from the plasma), calculated as T1/2=ln(2)/λz.
The cumulative urinary excretion ratio (% of dose \[TAK-536-equivalent\]) of TAK-536 will be calculated from the urinary concentration and volume of each participant.
The cumulative urinary excretion ratio (% of dose \[TAK-536-equivalent\]) of TAK-536 metabolite M-I will be calculated from the urinary concentration and volume of each participant.
The cumulative urinary excretion ratio (% of dose \[TAK-536-equivalent\]) of TAK-536 metabolite M-II will be calculated from the urinary concentration and volume of each participant.
An Adverse Event (AE) is defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical investigation participant administered a drug; it does not necessarily have to have a causal relationship with this treatment. An AE can therefore be any unfavorable and unintended sign (example, a clinically significant abnormal laboratory finding), symptom, or disease temporally associated with the use of a drug, whether or not it is considered related to the drug. Treatment emergent adverse event (TEAE) is defined as an adverse event with an onset that occurs after receiving study drug. A serious adverse event (SAE) is an AE resulting in any of the following outcomes or deemed significant for any other reason: death; initial or prolonged inpatient hospitalization; life-threatening experience (immediate risk of dying); persistent or significant disability/incapacity; or congenital anomaly; or a medically important event.
Vital signs are defined as sitting blood pressure, sitting pulse rate and temperature.
A resting 12-lead ECG was recorded. The investigator or subinvestigator (or a qualified physician at the study site) interpreted the ECG results.
Laboratory test results are defined as serum chemistry, hematology and urinalysis.
The primary endpoint will be increased high density lipoprotein cholesterol and decreased triglycerides measured as the difference after 12 or 24 weeks of treatment from baseline levels. The data are expressed as the percent change from the baseline value and calculated using he equation: * Change=\[100%\*(Endpoint value - Baseline Value)/Baseline Value\]
The change between the value of Glycosylated Hemoglobin (the concentration of glucose bound to hemoglobin as a percent of the absolute maximum that can be bound) collected at final visit or week 24 and Glycosylated Hemoglobin collected at baseline.
The increase in High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) Cholesterol collected at week 24 or final visit and HDL-Cholesterol collected at baseline.
The nominal change from baseline in percent atheroma volume for all slices of anatomically comparable segments of the target coronary artery. Assessment completed at the Week 72 visit or Final Visit if treatment was prematurely discontinued.
Presence and degree of airway hyperresponsiveness assessed by methacholine challenge test. PC20= Methacholine dose at wich the FEV1 deops by \> 20% from pre-methacholine baseline values.
1. Normal = normal plasma glucose and normal glucose tolerance (OGTT). 2. Impaired category includes all non-diabetic participants with either a) Impaired fasting glucose = fasting plasma glucose \>110 mg/dl and \<126 mg/dl; or b) Impaired glucose intolerance = 2-hour plasma glucose (OGTT) \>140 mg/dl and \<200 mg/dl. 3. Diabetes = fasting plasma glucose \>126 mg/dl 2-hour (OGTT) plasma glucose \>200 mg/dl.
1. Normal = normal plasma glucose and normal glucose tolerance (OGTT). 2. Impaired category includes all non-diabetic participants with either a) Impaired fasting glucose = fasting plasma glucose \>110 mg/dl and \<126 mg/dl; or b) Impaired glucose intolerance = 2-hour plasma glucose (OGTT) \>140 mg/dl and \<200 mg/dl. 3. Diabetes = fasting plasma glucose \>126 mg/dl 2-hour (OGTT) plasma glucose \>200 mg/dl.
Insulin Sensitivity = Index for Glycemia (ISI gly) = 2 / (\[INSp x GLYp\] + 1). GLYp = Glycemic 0-2 hr area = sum of normalized (based on institutional values) 0 \& 2 hr glucose. INSp = Insulinemic 0-2 hr area = sum of normalized (based on institutional values) 0 \& 2 hr insulin.
Insulin Sensitivity = Index for Glycemia (ISI gly) = 2 / (\[INSp x GLYp\] + 1). GLYp = Glycemic 0-2 hr area = sum of normalized (based on institutional values) 0 \& 2 hr glucose. INSp = Insulinemic 0-2 hr area = sum of normalized (based on institutional values) 0 \& 2 hr insulin.
Inventory of Depressive Symptoms-Clinician rated, 30 item (IDS-C30) score change from baseline to study endpoint. IDS-C30 total scores can range from 0 to 84, with higher scores indicating a worse outcome
The change between sitting trough clinic diastolic blood pressure measured at week 12 or final visit from diastolic blood pressure measured at baseline. Trough is a time point immediately before the next administration where drug blood concentration is lowest. Mean calculated by using the average (arithmetic mean) of 3 measurements performed at each visit.
| Arm | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pioglitazone | ACTIVE_COMPARATOR | pioglitazone |
| Placebo | PLACEBO_COMPARATOR | inactive substance |
| TAK-536 | EXPERIMENTAL | TAK-536 granule formulation, orally once daily before or after breakfast. The initial dose of TAK-536 will be 0.1 mg/kg (not exceeding 2.5 mg/day). After the initial dose, TAK-536 will be titrated to 0.2 mg/kg (not exceeding 5 mg/day), 0.4 mg/kg (not exceeding 10 mg/day), and 0.8 mg/kg (not exceeding 20 mg/day) if the subjects do not achieve the target blood pressure and no concerns are found in safety and tolerability. |
| Azilsartan 2.5 - 20 mg (Weight < 50 kg) | EXPERIMENTAL | Following a 2-week placebo run-in period, azilsartan 2.5 mg (titrated as needed to the highest dose of 20 mg) was administered orally once daily before or after breakfast, for the participants weighing \< 50 kg. |
| Azilsartan 5 - 40 mg (Weight ≥ 50 kg) | EXPERIMENTAL | Following a 2-week placebo run-in period, azilsartan 5 mg (titrated as needed to the highest dose of 40 mg) was administered orally once daily before or after breakfast, for the participants weighing ≥ 50 kg. |
| Azilsartan 5 mg | EXPERIMENTAL | Weight \<50 kg: azilsartan 5 mg, tablets, orally, once, after breakfast on Day 1. |
| Azilsartan 10 mg | EXPERIMENTAL | Weight ≥50 kg: azilsartan 10 mg, tablets, orally, once, after breakfast on Day 1. |
| Pioglitazone Group | ACTIVE_COMPARATOR | This is a baseline versus treatment study comparing subjects on pioglitazone to a matched group of subjects treated with either metformin or sulfonylurea with the intent of controlling blood sugar to a comparable level |
| Comparator Group | NO_INTERVENTION | This group of subjects will be maintained on standard treatment with either metformin or sulfonylurea with the intent of controlling blood sugar to a comparable level as group treated with pioglitazone. |
| Pioglitazone 15 mg /Metformin 850 mg BID | EXPERIMENTAL | - |
| Pioglitazone 15 mg BID | ACTIVE_COMPARATOR | - |
| Metformin 850 mg BID | ACTIVE_COMPARATOR | - |
| Pioglitazone 15 mg and Metformin 850 mg BID | EXPERIMENTAL | - |
| Glimepiride 2 mg and Metformin 850 mg BID | ACTIVE_COMPARATOR | - |
| Pioglitazone + Metformin | EXPERIMENTAL | - |
| Metformin | ACTIVE_COMPARATOR | - |
| Pioglitazone 30 mg to 45 mg QD + Glimepiride 2 mg to 4 mg QD | EXPERIMENTAL | - |
| Glimepiride 4 mg to 6 mg QD | ACTIVE_COMPARATOR | - |
| Pioglitazone QD | EXPERIMENTAL | - |
| Glimepiride QD | ACTIVE_COMPARATOR | - |
| Placebo QD | PLACEBO_COMPARATOR | - |
| Pioglitazone 15 mg to 45 mg QD | EXPERIMENTAL | - |
| Glyburide 2.5 mg to 15 mg, QD | ACTIVE_COMPARATOR | - |
| Pioglitazone 15 mg or 30 mg QD | EXPERIMENTAL | - |
| Glyburide 5 mg or 10 mg, QD | ACTIVE_COMPARATOR | - |
| Rosiglitazone QD | ACTIVE_COMPARATOR | - |
| 1 | ACTIVE_COMPARATOR | - |
| 2 | PLACEBO_COMPARATOR | - |
| sugar pill (placebo) | PLACEBO_COMPARATOR | 1 sugar pill (placebo) taken once daily for 48 weeks. |
| Pioglitazone 30mg QD | EXPERIMENTAL | (and variable insulin therapy) |
| Azilsartan 5 mg QD | EXPERIMENTAL | - |
| Azilsartan 10 mg QD | EXPERIMENTAL | - |
| Azilsartan 20 mg QD | EXPERIMENTAL | - |
| Azilsartan 40 mg QD | EXPERIMENTAL | - |
| Azilsartan 80 mg QD | EXPERIMENTAL | - |
| Candesartan Cilexetil 8 mg titrated to12 mg QD | ACTIVE_COMPARATOR | - |
| Pioglitazone 15 mg to 30 mg QD | EXPERIMENTAL | - |
| Pioglitazone 15 mg to 30 mg QD + Ramipril 2.5 mg to 5 mg QD | ACTIVE_COMPARATOR | - |
| Ramipril 2.5 mg to 5 mg QD | ACTIVE_COMPARATOR | - |
| Pioglitazone 30 mg to 45 mg QD | EXPERIMENTAL | - |
| Pioglitazone 30mg to 45 mg QD + Atorvastatin 20 mg to 40 mg QD | EXPERIMENTAL | - |
| Atorvastatin 20mg to 40 mg QD | ACTIVE_COMPARATOR | - |
| Azilsartan 2.5 mg QD | EXPERIMENTAL | - |
| Olmesartan 20 mg QD | ACTIVE_COMPARATOR | - |
| Pioglitazone 15 mg QD + Azilsartan 5 mg QD | EXPERIMENTAL | - |
| Pioglitazone 15 mg QD + Azilsartan 40 mg QD | EXPERIMENTAL | - |
| Pioglitazone 15 mg QD | ACTIVE_COMPARATOR | - |
| Pioglitazone 45 mg QD + Azilsartan 5 mg QD | EXPERIMENTAL | - |
| Pioglitazone 45 mg QD + Azilsartan 40 mg QD | EXPERIMENTAL | - |
| Pioglitazone 45 mg QD | ACTIVE_COMPARATOR | - |
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| pioglitazone | DRUG | a thiazolidinedione drug |
| placebo | DRUG | an inactive substance |
| TAK-536 | DRUG | TAK-536 granule formulation |
| Azilsartan | DRUG | Azilsartan granules and tablets |
| Pioglitazone and metformin | DRUG | Pioglitazone 15 mg /metformin 850 mg combination, tablets, orally, twice daily for up to 24 weeks. |
| Metformin | DRUG | Metformin 850 mg, tablets, orally, twice daily for up to 24 weeks. |
| Glimepiride and Metformin | DRUG | Pioglitazone/metformin placebo-matching combination tablets, orally, twice daily and glimepiride 2 mg, tablets, orally, once daily and metformin 850 mg, tablets, orally, twice daily for up to 24 weeks. |
| Pioglitazone and Glimepiride | DRUG | Pioglitazone 30 mg, tablets, orally, once daily and Glimepiride 2 mg, tablets, orally once daily for two weeks; increased to: Pioglitazone 30 mg, tablets, orally, once daily and Glimepiride 4 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for two weeks; increased to: Pioglitazone 45 mg, tablets, orally, once daily and Glimepiride 4 mg, orally, once daily for up to 20 weeks. |
| Glimepiride | DRUG | Pioglitazone placebo-matching tablets, orally, once daily and Glimepiride 4 mg, tablets, orally once daily for two weeks; increased to: Pioglitazone placebo-matching tablets, orally, once daily and Glimepiride 5 mg, tablets, orally once daily for two weeks; increased to: Pioglitazone placebo-matching tablets, orally, once daily and Glimepiride 6 mg, tablets, orally once daily for up to 20 weeks. |
| Glyburide | DRUG | Glyburide 2.5 mg to 15 mg, capsules, orally, once daily and pioglitazone placebo-matching tablets, orally, once daily for up to 52 weeks. |
| Rosiglitazone | DRUG | Rosiglitazone 4 mg capsules, orally, once daily and placebo-matching capsules, orally, once daily for up to 12 weeks; increasing to rosiglitazone 4 mg, capsules, orally, twice daily for up to 12 weeks |
| Pioglitazone and insulin | DRUG | Pioglitazone 30 mg, tablets, orally, once daily and variable insulin therapy for up to 24 weeks. |
| Insulin | DRUG | Pioglitazone placebo-matching tablets, orally, once daily and variable insulin therapy for up to 24 weeks. |
| Candesartan cilexetil | DRUG | Candesartan cilexetil 8 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for 4 weeks; titrated to 12 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for up to 8 weeks. |
| Pioglitazone and ramipril | DRUG | Pioglitazone 15 mg, tablets, orally, once daily and ramipril 2.5 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for two weeks; increased to: Pioglitazone 30 mg, tablets, orally, once daily and ramipril 5 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for up to 10 weeks. |
| Ramipril | DRUG | Pioglitazone placebo-matching tablets, orally, once daily and ramipril 2.5 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for two weeks; increased to: Pioglitazone placebo-matching tablets, orally, once daily and ramipril 5 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for up to 10 weeks. |
| Pioglitazone and atorvastatin | DRUG | Pioglitazone 30 mg, capsules, orally, once daily and atorvastatin 20 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for 4 weeks; increase to: Pioglitazone 45 mg, capsules, orally, once daily and atorvastatin 40 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for up to 20 weeks. |
| Atorvastatin | DRUG | Pioglitazone placebo-matching capsules, orally, once daily and atorvastatin 20 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for 4 weeks; increased to Pioglitazone placebo-matching capsules, orally, once daily and atorvastatin 40 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for up to 20 weeks. |
| Olmesartan | DRUG | Azilsartan placebo-matching tablets, orally, once daily and olmesartan 20 mg, capsules, orally, once daily for up to 8 weeks. |
| Pioglitazone and azilsartan | DRUG | Pioglitazone 15 mg, tablets, orally, once daily and azilsartan 5 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for up to 24 weeks. |
| ACTOS (Pioglitazone) | DRUG | - |
Inclusion Criteria 1. Ages 40 years or greater at the time of randomization. 2. Ischemic stroke or TIA no less than 14 days and no more than 6 months before randomization 3. Documentation of insulin resistance as defined by a value over 3.0 on the Homeostasis Model Assessment of insulin sensitivity...
ACTOS is being studied as an investigational treatment for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, a form of MS marked by episodes of new or worsening neurological symptoms. A Phase 1 pilot trial evaluated its safety and tolerability in adults with this condition. It is not an approved therapy for multiple sclerosis.
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, which trades under the ticker TAK, is the developer associated with ACTOS. The company sponsored the Phase 1 pilot study of the drug in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis conducted in the United States.
ACTOS is in Phase 1 development for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. One Phase 1 trial has been completed, and no active trials are currently listed. The program remains investigational and has not been approved for treating multiple sclerosis.
The Phase 1 trial NCT00242177, titled Pilot Test of ACTOS in Multiple Sclerosis: Safety and Tolerability, evaluated ACTOS in relapsing-remitting MS. It enrolled 30 adults aged 18 years and older in the United States, used a randomized, double-blind design, and has been completed.
Yes, ACTOS is the brand name for pioglitazone. The two names refer to the same small-molecule drug. Pioglitazone is the generic name, while ACTOS is the brand name used by Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited.