Generic name:metformin and rosiglitazone [ met-FOR-min-and-ROE-zi-GLI-ta-zone ]
Drug class:Antidiabetic combinations
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 14, 2021.
What is Avandamet?
Avandamet contains a combination of metformin and rosiglitazone, two oral diabetes medicines that help control blood sugar levels.
Avandamet is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This medicine is not for treating type 1 diabetes.
Avandamet is not recommended for use with insulin. Taking this medicine while you are using insulin may increase your risk of serious heart problems.
Warnings
You should not use Avandamet if you have severe or uncontrolled heart failure, severe kidney problems, or diabetic ketoacidosis.
If you need to have any type of x-ray or CT scan using a dye that is injected into your veins, you will need to temporarily stop taking metformin.
Avandamet may cause a serious condition called lactic acidosis. Get emergency medical help if you have even mild symptoms such as: muscle pain or weakness, numb or cold feeling in your arms and legs, trouble breathing, stomach pain, nausea with vomiting, fast or uneven heart rate, dizziness, or feeling very weak or tired.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Avandamet if you are allergic to metformin or rosiglitazone, or if you have:
severe or uncontrolled heart failure;
severe kidney problems; or
diabetic ketoacidosis (call your doctor for treatment).
If you need to have any type of x-ray or CT scan using a dye that is injected into your veins, you will need to temporarily stop taking Avandamet.
Some people taking metformin develop a serious condition called lactic acidosis. This may be more likely if you ...
