Acarbose vs Pioglitazone
Compare Acarbose and Pioglitazone side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.
| Acarbose | Pioglitazone | |
|---|---|---|
| Drug class | alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitor | Peroxisome Proliferator-activated Receptor alpha Agonist, Peroxisome Proliferator-activated Receptor gamma Agonist, Thiazolidinedione |
| Used to treat | Type 2 diabetes | Type 2 diabetes |
| Generic price | From $0.17 each, about $5.07 for 30 (50 mg tablet) | From $0.067 each, about $2.02 for 30 (15 mg tablet) |
| Brand price | No brand price listed | No brand price listed |
| Generic savings | Not listed | Not listed |