Avandia

Generic name:rosiglitazone [ row-zi-GLI-ta-zone ]
Drug class:Thiazolidinediones

Medically reviewed by Sophia Entringer, PharmD. Last updated on Jul 7, 2020.

What is Avandia?

Avandia is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels.

Avandia is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Avandia is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

Avandia is not recommended for use with insulin. Taking this medicine while you are using insulin may increase your risk of serious heart problems.

Warnings

Avandia can cause or worsen congestive heart failure. You should not use this medicine if you have severe or uncontrolled heart failure.

Stop using Avandia and call your doctor at once if you have shortness of breath (especially when lying down), unusual tiredness, swelling, or rapid weight gain.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Avandia if you are allergic to rosiglitazone, or if you have:

• severe or uncontrolled heart failure; or

• diabetic ketoacidosis (call your doctor for treatment).

To make sure Avandia is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• congestive heart failure or heart disease;

• a heart attack or stroke;

• eye problems caused by diabetes; or

• liver disease.

Avandia may increase your risk of serious heart problems, but not treating your diabetes can also damage your heart and other organs. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of this medicine.

Follow your doctor's instruction...