Avandia

Common uses

Avandia is used for 2 diabetes treatment. Sometimes medical specialist may prescribe you to take this medicine in combination with other drugs (insulin, metformin, etc.).

Before using

Notify your doctor of using any other prescription or over-the-counter drugs for diabetes treatment. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions including heart failure or liver disease.

Warning for women. Inform your doctor of being pregnant or breast-feeding. Ask your medical specialist for the details and possible risks of using Avandia during pregnancy or nursing. Notify your doctor of taking birth control pills. You may need to change your way of birth control in order to avoid pregnancy due to decreased effect of birth pills while using Rosiglitazone. This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant and breast-feeding women. Avandia may pass into breast milk and influence newborn baby.

Directions

You may take Avandia with or without food. Do not stop or start using this medicine without your doctor's approval. If you missed your regular dose, wait for the next scheduled time to take tablet. Do not double-up your regular dose. Follow the dosing and intake frequency exactly under the prescription of your doctor. This medicine should be stored in dry and cool place at room temperature. Keep it in tightly closed container.

Cautions

Inform your doctor of taking any other diabetes drugs in order to avoid undesired consequences. Follow the instructions of your doctor or specialist during Avandia treatment. You may need to pass additional tests to avoid possible side effects.

Possible side effects

Contact your medical specialist if you experience any of the side effects listed below:

• shortness of breath
• nausea
• vomiting
• sore throat
• urination problems
• yellowing of your eyes or skin
• increased thirst
• swelling of hands or feet

If you take too much

Get immediate medical care if you have taken more than prescribed quantity of this medicine.

Additional information

It is strongly recommended to check your blood sugar level regularly. Notify your medical specialist of changing in your blood sugar level if you are using this medicine. You may need special diet while using Avandia.

Keep this drug away from the reach of children and pets. Do not give this medicine to others whom it was not prescribed.

Drug interactions