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Product trade name: Avandia



Pharmaceutical active ingredients containing related brand and generic drugs, medications or other health care products:

  • Rosiglitazone Maleate

    Avandia available forms, composition, doses:

  • Tablets, Film-Coated; Oral; Rosiglitazone Maleate 4 mg
  • Tablets, Film-Coated; Oral; Rosiglitazone Maleate 8 mg
  • Tablets; Oral; Rosiglitazone Maleate 2 mg
  • Tablets; Oral; Rosiglitazone Maleate 4 mg
  • Tablets; Oral; Rosiglitazone Maleate 8 mg

    Avandia destination | category:

  • Human:
  • Thazolidinediones

    Indications and usages, anatomical therapeutic chemical and diseases classification codes:

  • A10BG02 - Rosiglitazone

    Pharmaceutical companies, researchers, developers, manufacturers, distributors and suppliers:

  • GlaxoSmithKline
  • Firma Chun Cheong
  • SB Pharmco
  • Zuellig Pharma

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    There is an additional general information about this medication active ingredient rosiglitazone:

    Avandia information

    Avandia is an antihyperglycemic agent that aides the body respond better to insulin. It reduces the amount of sugar produced by the liver, thus controlling sugar blood levels.

    Avandia indications

    The medication is used to treat type 2 diabetes and control sugar blood levels.

    Avandia warnings / precautions

    Have a discussion with your doctor prior to taking this drug. You may be required to undergo special monitoring or be given dosage adjustments if you are suffering from any of these conditions:
    liver disease
    heart failure or heart disease
    edema or water retention / swelling
    type 1 diabetes mellitus
    serious infection, illness or injury
    need to undergo surgery
    For women who are not intending to be pregnant, they have to inform their physician for an effective birth control before using this medication. Avandia may cause resumption of fertility by allowing the return of ovulation in some women with insulin resistance who are not ovulating before treatment.
    Inform your doctor if you happen to develop fever or infection, require surgery, or a severe injury. Such condition may lead to loss of blood sugar control and certain amount of insulin may be needed for a period of time.
    Avandia is under a class of drugs labeled as FDA Pregnancy Category C. This entails that its effects to an unborn child is not certain. Have a talk with your doctor before using this drug if you are pregnant or planning to be during treatment since insulin is normally used to control diabetes in pregnant mothers.
    Inform your physician if you are breastfeeding an infant as it is not known if Avandia passes into breast milk.
    The effects of this drug on children have not been studied.

    Avandia intake instructions

    The medicine must be taken exactly as directed by your physician. If there is any instruction that appear unclear to you, have your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist give further explanation.
    Each dose of Avandia is taken with a full glass of water. It is not a stomach irritant so it can be taken on a full or empty stomach. To get the most benefit of this drug, take it regularly.
    You may be required to have blood or urine tests or other medical evaluations while under treatment with Avandia to monitor blood su gar levels, liver functions and other relevant factors.



    Avandia missed dose

    Avandia must not be double dosed. If you happen to miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember within the day. Otherwise, forego the missed dose and proceed with the next scheduled dose.

    Avandia overdose

    Over dosage symptoms of Avandia are not known. If symptoms of over dosage are suspected, consult your doctor for the proper medical action.

    Avandia side effects

    If any of the following conditions is observed, stop usage of Avandia and call your doctor for the proper medical help:
    allergic reaction such as difficulty in breathing, closing of the throat, swelling of the lips, tongue, face, or hives
    nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or loss of appetite
    unusual fatigue
    yellowing of the skin or eyes
    dark urine
    Other less severe side effects would include:
    headache
    sore throat, nasal discharge, or cold symptoms
    In any of the above case, just continue use of Avandia and notify your doctor about it.
    For other side effects not found above that are particularly bothersome and unusual, seek medical advice.

    Avandia drug interactions

    There has been no report of any drug that has unwanted interaction with Avandia. Nonetheless, inform your doctor if you plan to take other prescribed or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins and minerals, and herbal products.



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