Duetact Approval History 
- FDA approved: Yes (First approved July 31st, 2006)
- Brand name: Duetact
- Generic name: pioglitazone HCl and glimepiride
- Company: Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc.
- Treatment for: Diabetes, Type 2
Duetact is a combination of pioglitazone, which directly targets insulin resistance, and glimepiride, a sulfonylurea that acts primarily by increasing the amount of insulin produced by the pancreas. Duetact is indicated for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
FDA Approval History for Duetact
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Duetact (pioglitazone HCl and glimepiride) Consumer Information
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