Rosiglitazone

Synonyms / Brand Names: Rosigliazone maleate, Rosiglitazone maleate, rosiglitazone, Avandia, Rosiglizole

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Dosing and Administration

Monotherapy:
The usual starting dose of AVANDIA is 4 mg administered either as a single dose once daily or in divided doses twice daily. In clinical trials, the 4 mg twice daily regimen resulted in the greatest reduction in FPG and HbA1c.

Combination Therapy:
When AVANDIA is added to existing therapy, the current dose(s) of the agent(s) can be continued upon initiation of AVANDIA therapy.

Sulfonylurea:
When used in combination with sulfonylurea, the usual starting dose of AVANDIA is 4 mg administered as either a single dose once daily or in divided doses twice daily. If patients report hypoglycemia, the dose of the sulfonylurea should be decreased.

For more information on Dosing please refer to Instructions for administration

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