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Avandamet

Metformin hydrochloride + Rosiglitazone maleate

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The generic name of this medication is ROSIGLITAZONE / METFORMIN and Brand Name is Avandamet.

The active ingredients of this medication are Rosiglitazone maleate and metformin hydrochloride.

This combination medication is used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent diabetes).

Common Uses:

This combination medication is used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent diabetes).

Off Label Uses:

None noted currently.

Side Effects:
Abdominal discomfort;
Metallic taste.
Nausea;

Cautions / Warnings:

Not recommended for following conditions:
Allergic reactions to this medication or any of its ingredients;
Renal and liver disorders;
Severe breathing problems (e.g., obstructive lung disease, severe asthma);
High cholesterol, upcoming surgery, alcohol use, eye (retina) disorders, bone disorders (e.g., osteoporosis, osteopenia);
It is also not recommended in pregnant women; women planning on becoming pregnant; and nursing mothers.

Drug Interactions:
Birth control pills;
Bupropion;
Calcium channel blockers (e.g., nifedipine), cephalexin, cimetidine, Corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone);
Decongestants;
Other diabetes drugs (e.g., glyburide, acarbose, insulin);
Estrogens;
Gemfibrozil;
Herbal products (e.g., fenugreek, Gymnema, ginseng);
Isoniazid;
Niacin;
Phenothiazines (e.g., chlorpromazine);
Phenytoin;
Nitrates (e.g., isosorbide dinitrate);
Quinolone antibiotics (e.g., ciprofloxacin);
Rifampin;
Thyroid drugs;
"water pills" (diuretics such as hydrochlorothiazide, furosemide).

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The generic name of this medication is ROSIGLITAZONE / METFORMIN and Brand Name is Avandamet. The active ingredients of this medication are Rosiglitazone maleate and metformin hydrochloride. This combination medication is used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent diabetes).

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