Information about Rosiglitazone (Generic Avandia) :


Rosiglitazone a thiazolidinedione that is used for controlling blood sugar levels, along with diet and exercise, in patients with type 2 diabetes. It may also be used with other antidiabetes drugs. Rosiglitazone decreases blood glucose (sugar) by making the cells of the body more sensitive to the action of insulin. Rosiglitazone is not used for type 1 diabetes.

You should not use Rosiglitazone in case you have conditions mentioned below: you are allergic to any ingredient in Rosiglitazone. In this case it is obligatory to consult with your doctor or health care provider before taking this medicine.

Before using Rosiglitazone you should tell your doctor if you have any medical conditions listed below: you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding a baby; you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement; you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances; you have diabetic ketoacidosis, type 1 diabetes, swelling problems (edema), or liver disease; you have experienced liver problems, including yellowing of the skin, with troglitazone; you have a history of heart disease (eg, chronic congestive heart failure).

Be aware that Rosiglitazone may interact with some medicines. Consult with your health care provider in case you are taking any other drugs, especially any of the next: Rifampin because the Rosiglitazone’s effectiveness may be lowered; Gemfibrozil because actions and the side effects of Rosiglitazone may be increased.

It may not be a complete list of all interactions with other drugs. To prevent any complications you should check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Rosiglitazone:
You should use Rosiglitazone as recommended by your doctor with or without food. Take with food if stomach upset occurs.

Take Rosiglitazone regularly at the same time every day.

It may take from 2 to 3 months to achieve full effects.

In case you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next intake, skip the missed dose and take it according to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take double doses at once.

Important safety information:
You should carry an ID card at all times that says you have diabetes.

Notice your doctor or dentist that you use Rosiglitazone before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.

It is obligatory to check your blood sugar levels as recommended by your doctor. If they are higher than they should be and you use Rosiglitazone exactly as prescribed, consult with your doctor.

It may be necessary to change your insulin dose, in case you are using insulin, during periods of stress (fever, infection, or surgery. Consult with your doctor.

If you are using Rosiglitazone with insulin or other diabetes drugs, be sure that you and your family members are aware of the risks, signs (eg, numbness, fatigue, hunger, sweating, rapid pulse, confusion), and treatment (eg, sugar-containing drinks or food) of low blood sugar.

It is obligatory to follow a diet while management of type 2 diabetes should include diet control. Restriction of calories, weight loss, and exercise are important for proper treatment. Consult with your doctor.

In case you are using 2 antidiabetic medicines each day and you become irritable, lightheaded, or very tired, consult with your doctor immediately.

It is also obligatory to check your blood sugar levels as recommended by your doctor. If they are higher than they should be and you use Rosiglitazone exactly as recommended, consult with your doctor.

Rosiglitazone usage may lead to ovulation in women who have not reached menopause but do not ovulate. You should use effective birth control method while taking Rosiglitazone.

Lab tests, including liver function and blood, may be performed while you are using Rosiglitazone. Follow all doctor and lab appointments strictly.

Be aware that Rosiglitazone should be used with extreme caution in children as safety and effectiveness have not been proved.

PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING:
In case you become pregnant, consult with your doctor and discuss the benefits and risks of Rosiglitazone usage while pregnancy. Do not breast-feed a baby while using Rosiglitazone.

Possible side effects of Rosiglitazone:
You should consult with your doctor in case you have any of side effects especially bothersome listed below: back pain; diarrhea; headache; injury; sinus infection; upper respiratory tract infection.

Seek emergency in case you have any of these severe side effects: severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); abdominal pain; bloating or swelling of the ankles, feet, or hands; chest pain; confusion; dark urine; fast heartbeat; hunger; loss of appetite; nausea; numbness; pain; rapid weight gain; shortness of breath; stomach problems; sweating; tiredness; unusual thirst or amount of urine; vision changes; vomiting; yellowing of the skin.

What is the expiration date of the pills?
This information is mentioned on each blister. The expiration date is 2 years from the date of manufacture. It may be different for various batches.