Eribulin Mesylate and Pioglitazone and metformin

• Generic Name: eribulin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Halaven

Treatment of metastatic breast cancer in patients who have previously received at least 2 chemotherapeutic regimens, including an anthracycline and a taxane, in either the adjuvant or metastatic setting.

There is no generally accepted standard of care for management of advanced and heavily pretreated anthracycline- and taxane-refractory metastatic breast cancer. Some clinicians recommend individualizing therapy based on factors such as patient’s disease stage and tumor type, performance status, quality of life, preferences, treatment history (e.g., toxicity), underlying medical conditions, and expected benefits and risks of each option.

• Generic Name: metformin / pioglitazone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Actoplus Met, Actoplus Met XR

Pioglitazone and metformin combination is used with proper diet and exercise to treat high blood sugar levels caused by type 2 diabetes. Pioglitazone works by helping your body use insulin better. Metformin reduces the absorption of sugar from the stomach, reduces the release of stored sugar from the liver, and helps your body use sugar better. Pioglitazone and metformin does not help patients who have insulin-dependent or type 1 diabetes.

Pioglitazone and metformin is available only with your doctor's prescription.