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Avandia (rosiglitazone maleate)

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data

Overview

USES: Rosiglitazone is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke.

Rosiglitazone belongs to the class of drugs known as glitazones. It lowers blood sugar by helping to restore your body's proper response to insulin.

Generic name: rosiglitazone maleate
Pronunciation: (ROE-si-GLI-ta-zone)

Reference product & biosimilars

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Indications

The following indications are listed for Avandia:

  • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Also known as: Adult Onset Diabetes, Adult Onset Diabetes Mellitus, Adult Onset Dm, Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, Diabetes Mellitus Type Ii, Ketosis-Resistant Diabetes Mellitus, Ketosis-Resistant Dm, Maturity Onset Diabetes, Maturity Onset Diabetes Mellitus, Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus, Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus, Type Ii Diabetes Mellitus.

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data