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rosiglitazone /ro·sig·lit·a·zone/ (ro-sig-lit´ah-zōn) an antidiabetic agent that increases insulin sensitivity, used as the maleate salt in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
rosiglitazone, an oral antidiabetic. indication It is used to treat stable type 2 diabetes mellitus. contraindications Lactation, diabetic ketoacidosis, and known hypersensitivity to thiazolidinediones prohibit its use. It is also contraindicated in children. adverse effects Adverse effects include upper respiratory infection, sinusitis, anemia, back pain, diarrhea, edema, fatigue, headache, and hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia. rosiglitazone [ro-sig-lit´ah-zōn] an antidiabetic agent that increases insulin sensitivity, used orally as the maleate salt in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
rosiglitazone Avandia® Therapeutics A thiazolidinedione used in Pts with type 2 DM to ↑ the efficiency with which the body uses insulin Adverse effects Flu-like Sx, headache, weight gain Contraindications CHF How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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