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AVANDIA
IMPORTANT NOTE:
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS INTENDED TO SUPPLEMENT, NOT SUBSTITUTE
FOR, THE EXPERTISE AND JUDGMENT OF YOUR PHYSICIAN, PHARMACIST OR
OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL. IT SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO
INDICATE THAT USE OF THE DRUG IS SAFE, APPROPRIATE, OR EFFECTIVE FOR
YOU. CONSULT YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL BEFORE USING AVANDIA.
ROSIGLITAZONE - ORAL (row-sih-GLIT-uh-zone)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S):
Avandia
USES:
AVANDIA is used to treat diabetes.
HOW TO USE AVANDIA:
Take by mouth, with or without food, as directed. Dosage is based on
your medical condition and response to therapy. AVANDIA may be used
in addition to other medications to treat diabetes. Take all other
medication as directed by your doctor. If you are currently taking
troglitazone, wait at least one week between stopping troglitazone
and starting therapy with this drug. Consult your doctor or
pharmacist.
SIDE EFFECTS:
Headache may occur. If this effect persists or worsens, notify your
doctor promptly. Unlikely but report promptly:
back pain, cough, unusual tiredness or weakness, swelling, changes
in menstrual cycle, unusual thirst or urination. Very unlikely
but report promptly:
dizziness, tremors, rapid pulse, vomiting, stomach pain, dark urine,
yellowing eyes or skin. If you notice other effects not listed
above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS:
Tell your doctor your medical history, including: allergies, high
cholesterol, swelling (edema), heart problems (e.g., congestive
heart failure), fertility problems (e.g., ovulation problems), very
high blood glucose (diabetic ketoacidosis), blood problems (e.g.,
anemia), liver disease. Consult your doctor or pharmacist to learn
the symptoms of high or low blood sugar. Some symptoms of high blood
sugar include thirst and increased urination. Low blood sugar may
cause you to feel shaky, sweaty, hungry or have an increased pulse.
Carry glucose tablets or gel to treat low blood sugar. Consult your
pharmacist. During times of stress, such as fever, infection, injury
or surgery, it may be more difficult to control your blood sugar.
Consult your doctor, as additional medication may be required.
AVANDIA can cause changes in the menstrual cycle (ovulation) in
women with certain fertility problems. Consult your doctor or
pharmacist about the use of reliable birth control while using
AVANDIA. AVANDIA should be used only when clearly needed during
pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Insulin
may be substituted for AVANDIA during your pregnancy; follow all
instructions carefully. It is not known whether AVANDIA is excreted
into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant,
breast-feeding while using AVANDIA is not recommended. Consult your
doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription
medication you may use, especially of:
diabetes drugs such as troglitazone. Do not start or stop any
medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center
or emergency room immediately.
NOTES:
Do not share AVANDIA with others. It is recommended you attend a
diabetes education program to understand diabetes and all important
aspects of its treatment including meals, exercise, personal
hygiene, medication and getting regular eye and medical exams.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist. Keep all medical appointments.
Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., liver function tests) will be
performed to monitor for side effects and response to therapy.
Regularly check your blood or urine for sugar, as directed by your
doctor or pharmacist. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent
heart disease, strokes, kidney disease and circulation problems.
MISSED DOSE:
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near
the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your
usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
STORAGE:
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30
degrees C) away from light and moisture.
Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For
information on enrollment call Medic Alert(TM) at 1-800-854-1166. In
Canada call 1-800-668-1507.
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