Rosiglitazone Benefits & Uses

Rosiglitazone is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes Type 2

Rosiglitazone Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Rosiglitazone Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Rosiglitazone is used -

Severe

Bone Fracture

Moderate

Blurred vision

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Skin Rash

Rosiglitazone Related Warnings

Is the use of Rosiglitazone safe for pregnant women?

Rosiglitazone shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Rosiglitazone safe during breastfeeding?

Rosiglitazone should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Rosiglitazone on the Kidneys?

Rosiglitazone may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Rosiglitazone on the Liver?

Rosiglitazone may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Rosiglitazone on the Heart?

There may be severe side effects of Rosiglitazone on your heart. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.

Severe

Severe Interaction of Rosiglitazone with Other Drugs

Rosiglitazone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Gatifloxacin

Moderate

Clarithromycin

Clozapine

Ciprofloxacin

Ketoconazole

Rosiglitazone Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Rosiglitazone unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Anemia
Edema
Heart Disease
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Diabetes Type 1
Liver Disease
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Rosiglitazone

Is this Rosiglitazone habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Rosiglitazone is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Rosiglitazone does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Rosiglitazone is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Rosiglitazone is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Rosiglitazone Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Rosiglitazone

There is no information on the effects of taking Rosiglitazone with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Rosiglitazone

Drinking alcohol while taking Rosiglitazone may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.

Mild

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Avandia (rosiglitazone maleate) Tablets

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 276-277

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