Rosiglitazone
Information about Rosiglitazone
Rosiglitazone Uses
Rosiglitazone is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
How Rosiglitazone works
Rosiglitazone is an anti-diabetic medication. It works by increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin, a natural substance that helps control blood sugar levels.
Common side effects of Rosiglitazone
Headache, Back pain, Edema (swelling), Sinus inflammation, Upper respiratory tract infection, Liver injury, Increased glucose level in blood, Fatigue, Diarrhea, Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Medicine brands for Rosiglitazone
RosinormMicro Labs Ltd
₹33 to ₹582 variant(s)
EnselinTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹45 to ₹933 variant(s)
RoglinAristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹52 to ₹732 variant(s)
RosigonInvision Medi Sciences Pvt Ltd
₹35 to ₹512 variant(s)
RositazRPG Life Sciences Ltd
₹62 to ₹1202 variant(s)
EindiaGlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare
₹74 to ₹2982 variant(s)
GpgrGates Byby Pharma
₹52 to ₹1002 variant(s)
RosizonEmcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹81 to ₹1333 variant(s)
RosigEast West Pharma
₹29 to ₹812 variant(s)
WindiaGlaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹53 to ₹832 variant(s)
Expert advice for Rosiglitazone
- Rosiglitazone has been withdrawn from the market due to an increased risk of heart attack and heart-related deaths.
- Rosiglitazone helps to control blood sugar level and avoid long-term complications.
- Full effects may be visible after several weeks of starting Rosiglitazone. Keep taking it as prescribed by your doctor.
- Weight gain, headache, and swelling due to fluid build-up may occur.
- Notify your doctor if you experience shortness of breath, heart problems, or any abnormal swelling.
- May not be suitable for patients with a history of heart failure or bladder cancer.
- You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with Rosiglitazone.
- Take it only as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
- Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while taking this medicine.
- Your doctor may monitor your liver function. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms like abdominal pain, yellowing of eyes and loss of appetite.