Avandia

Active Ingredients:

• Rosiglitazone

How does Avandia work and what pharmaceutical group does it belong to?

Avanida is an oral hypoglycemic drugs. The drug is a selective agonist of peroxisomal proliferator activated gamma receptors. The drug works by decreases the levels of glucose in blood and increases sensitivity to insulin of the fat tissue, muscles and liver tissue, improves tissue metabolism and decreases the levels of glucose, insulin and free fatty acids.

Which conditions are treated with Rosiglitazone?

The drug is prescribed in treatment of diabetes mellitus II type in mono-therapy and with other hypoglycemic drugs. The drug is not as effective when used without exercise and a proper diet.

What should a patient know before using Avandia?

The Rosiglitazone should not be used in cases of:

• Diabetes mellitus type I
• Liver failure
• Pregnancy
• Breastfeeding
• Age prior to 18 years
• Hypersensitivity

The drug is used with caution in:

• Severe cardiac insufficiency
• Severe renal failure
• Edema
• Cardiovascular disorders

Which adverse effects may manifest when using the medication?

The side effects of Avandia include:

• Hypercholesterolemia
• Edema
• Anemia
• Peripheral swelling
• Cardiac failure
• Lung swelling
• Increased activity of lever enzymes

It is not necessary that the side effects will manifest in an individual but the possibility still exist. For more information please consult your health care provider.

Which groups of drugs or specific preparations may interact with Rosiglitazone?

Tell your doctor about all the herbal preparations as well as prescription drugs that you are currently taking even if they are not on the list.

Important information for the patient: Avandia is supplied for individual use. Do not use it to treat other conditions not listed in the leaflet. Keep the product out of children reach. Do not reuse any disposable materials if supplied with the preparation.