ROSIGLITAZONE belongs to the group of antidiabetic medicines called thiazolidinedione used to treat type II diabetes. Type II diabetes mellitus is a condition wherein the body doesn’t use insulin effectively, which causes unusual blood glucose levels. Type II diabetes patients either do not create enough insulin, or the insulin they do make does not accomplish its purpose in the body (insulin resistance). This condition mostly occurs in middle-aged or older patients.
ROSIGLITAZONE contains Rosiglitazone, which works by helping your body make better use of the insulin it produces. ROSIGLITAZONE should be taken along with diet management and exercise to control blood sugar levels.
ROSIGLITAZONE may cause certain side effects, such as vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, headache, upper respiratory tract infections, and muscle pain. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. ROSIGLITAZONE should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food. The dose of the medicine will be decided by the doctor based on your disease condition.
ROSIGLITAZONE should be avoided if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform the doctor about your medical history and the medicines you are taking, including herbs and supplements, before starting the treatment with ROSIGLITAZONE. This can help prevent unwanted effects. ROSIGLITAZONE should not be taken if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus, have/ had heart failure in the past, or diabetic ketoacidosis. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. It is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age. Use of ROSIGLITAZONE along with insulin is contraindicated.
Type II Diabetes Mellitus.
ROSIGLITAZONE contains Rosiglitazone, which belongs to the thiazolidinedione class of drugs. This medicine helps control the sugar level in your blood when you have type 2 diabetes by helping your body make better use of the insulin it produces. ROSIGLITAZONE should be taken along with diet management and exercise to control blood sugar levels.
ROSIGLITAZONE should be avoided if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform your doctor about your medical history and the medicines you are taking, including herbs and supplements, before starting the treatment with ROSIGLITAZONE; this can help prevent unwanted effects. ROSIGLITAZONE should not be taken if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus, have/ had heart failure in the past, or diabetic ketoacidosis. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. It is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age. Use of ROSIGLITAZONE along with insulin is contraindicated.
Drug-Drug Interactions: ROSIGLITAZONE may interact with antidiabetics (gemfibrozil) and antibiotics (rifampicin). So, tell your doctor if you are using these drugs before taking ROSIGLITAZONE.
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have any kidney or liver disease or heart problems.
It is unknown whether ROSIGLITAZONE will interact with alcohol. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while on treatment with ROSIGLITAZONE.
If you are pregnant, or planning pregnancy inform your doctor before receiving ROSIGLITAZONE. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.
If you are breastfeeding, inform your doctor before receiving ROSIGLITAZONE. Your doctor may suggest you to discontinue nursing or discontinue ROSIGLITAZONE, considering the importance of the drug to the mother.
It is not known if ROSIGLITAZONE affects your ability to drive. Drive only if you are alert.
Use ROSIGLITAZONE with caution, especially if you have a history of liver disease. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.
Use ROSIGLITAZONE with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney disease. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.
ROSIGLITAZONE is not recommended for children below 18 years as the safety and effectiveness were not established.
Type II Diabetes Mellitus: It is a chronic and lifelong condition wherein the body doesn’t use insulin effectively, which causes unusual blood glucose levels. Therefore, people affected with type 2 diabetes either do not produce enough insulin or there is resistance to the action of insulin. Middle-aged or older people are most likely to suffer from type 2 diabetes, which is also known as adult-onset diabetes. Symptoms of type 2 diabetes include increased thirst, frequent urination at night, slow wound healing, increased hunger, fatigue, weight gain, and blurred vision. The complication of type 2 diabetes also includes neuropathy (nerve problems), nephropathy (kidney problems), retinopathy (damaged retina of eyes or blindness), loss of limbs, sexual dysfunction, and increased chance of heart attack or stroke.