Rosiglitazone (Systemic)

Brand Names : Avandia

Proper Use of This Medicine

Follow carefully the special meal plan your doctor gave you. This is the most important part of controlling your condition, and is necessary if the medicine is to work properly. Also, exercise regularly and test for sugar in your blood or urine as directed.

Rosiglitazone may be taken with or without food.

Dosing - The dose of rosiglitazone will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

• For oral dosage form (tablets):
  • For type 2 diabetes:
    • Rosiglitazone alone:
      • Adults - At first, the dose is 4 milligrams (mg) once a day or 2 mg twice a day. After 8 to 12 weeks, the dose may be increased to 8 mg once a day or 4 mg twice a day
      • Children - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
    • Rosiglitazone with insulin:
      • Adults - 4 milligrams (mg) once a day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed
      • Children - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
    • Rosiglitazone with metformin:
      • Adults - At first, the dose is 4 mg once a day or 2 mg twice a day. After 8 to 12 weeks, the dose may be increased to 8 mg once a day or 4 mg twice a day.
      • Children - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
    • Rosiglitazone with a sulfonylurea:
      • Adults - 4 mg once a day or 2 mg twice a day. Any changes in the dose will be determined by your doctor.
      • Children - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. However, if you do not remember it until it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Ask your health care professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.