rosiglitazone (Rx)

Brand and Other Names:Avandia

Dosing & Uses

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Dosage Forms & Strengths

tablet

  • 2mg
  • 4mg
  • 8mg

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Initial 4 mg PO qDay or divided q12hr

If inadequate response afer 8-12 weeks, may increase dose to 8 mg PO qDay or divided q12hr

Monitor: ALT at start of treatment, qMonth for 12 months then q3Months thereafter

Dosage Modifications

Active liver disease (ALT >2.5 x ULN): Do not inititate rosiglitazone

Renal impairment: No dosage adjustments required

Coadministration with sulfonylurea: Adjust sulfonylurea dose if hypoglycemia occurs

Safety and efficacy not established

See Adult dosing

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              • eluxadoline

                rosiglitazone increases levels of eluxadoline by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Decrease eluxadoline dose to 75 mg PO BID if coadministered with OATP1B1 inhibitors. .

              • ethanol

                ethanol, rosiglitazone. Other (see comment). Contraindicated. Comment: Excessive EtOH consumption may alter glycemic control. Some sulfonylureas may produce a disulfiram like rxn.

              • gemfibrozil

                gemfibrozil will increase the level or effect of rosiglitazone by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • tucatinib

                rosiglitazone will increase the level or effect of tucatinib by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of tucatinib (a CYP2C8 substrate) with a strong or moderate CYP2C8 inhibitors increases tucatinib plasma concentrations and risk of toxicities.

              • zavegepant intranasal

                rosiglitazone will increase the level or effect of zavegepant intranasal by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. NTCP inhibitors may result in a significant increase in systemic exposure of zavegepant (a NTCP substrate).

              Monitor Closely (76)

              • albiglutide

                albiglutide, rosiglitazone. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Concurrent use may increase risk of hypoglycemia; monitor glucose levels.

              • aripiprazole

                aripiprazole, rosiglitazone. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.

              • asenapine

                asenapine, rosiglitazone. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.

              • atazanavir

                atazanavir decreases effects of rosiglitazone by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Reports of hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance with protease inhibitors. .

              • atorvastatin

                rosiglitazone increases toxicity of atorvastatin by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: OATP1B1 inhibitors may increase risk of myopathy.

              • bexarotene

                bexarotene increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Based on the mechanism of action, bexarotene capsules may increase the action of insulin enhancing agents, resulting in hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia has not been associated with bexarotene monotherapy.

              • bitter melon

                bitter melon increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.

              • cannabidiol

                cannabidiol will increase the level or effect of rosiglitazone by decreasing metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Cannabidiol may potentially inhibit CYP2C8 activity. Consider reducing the dose when concomitantly using CYP2C8 substrates.

              • cholic acid

                rosiglitazone increases levels of cholic acid by decreasing elimination. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid concomitant use of inhibitors of the bile salt efflux pump (BSEP). May exacerbate accumulation of conjugated bile salts in the liver and result in clinical symptoms. If concomitant use is necessary, monitor serum transaminases and bilirubin.

              • cinnamon

                cinnamon increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Potential for hypoglycemia.

              • ciprofloxacin

                ciprofloxacin increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Hyper and hypoglycemia have been reported in patients treated concomitantly with quinolones and antidiabetic agents. Careful monitoring of blood glucose is recommended.

              • clarithromycin

                clarithromycin increases levels of rosiglitazone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. May result in hypoglycemia; monitor glucose levels closely.

              • darunavir

                darunavir decreases effects of rosiglitazone by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Reports of hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance with protease inhibitors. .

              • dulaglutide

                dulaglutide, rosiglitazone. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Antidiabetic agents are often used in combination; dosage adjustments may be required when initiating or discontinuing antidiabetic agents.

              • exenatide injectable solution

                exenatide injectable solution, rosiglitazone. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Concurrent use may increase risk of hypoglycemia; monitor glucose levels.

              • exenatide injectable suspension

                exenatide injectable suspension, rosiglitazone. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Concurrent use may increase risk of hypoglycemia; monitor glucose levels.

              • fleroxacin

                fleroxacin increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Quinolone antibiotic administration may result in hyper- or hypoglycemia. Gatifloxacin is most likely to produce dysglycemia; moxifloxacin is least likely.

              • fluvastatin

                rosiglitazone increases toxicity of fluvastatin by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: OATP1B1 inhibitors may increase risk of myopathy.

              • fosamprenavir

                fosamprenavir decreases effects of rosiglitazone by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Reports of hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance with protease inhibitors. .

              • gemifloxacin

                gemifloxacin increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Quinolone antibiotic administration may result in hyper- or hypoglycemia. Gatifloxacin is most likely to produce dysglycemia; moxifloxacin is least likely.

              • glecaprevir/pibrentasvir

                rosiglitazone will increase the level or effect of glecaprevir/pibrentasvir by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Caution when coadministering glecaprevir/pibrentasvir with OATP1B1/OATP1B3 inhibitors

              • iloperidone

                iloperidone, rosiglitazone. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.

              • indinavir

                indinavir decreases effects of rosiglitazone by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Reports of hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance with protease inhibitors. .

              • insulin aspart

                insulin aspart increases toxicity of rosiglitazone by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Insulin may increase the fluid retention associated with thiazolidinediones (peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor [PPAR]-gamma agonists).

                rosiglitazone, insulin aspart. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Antidiabetic agents are often used in combination; dosage adjustments may be required when initiating or discontinuing antidiabetic agents.

              • insulin aspart protamine/insulin aspart

                rosiglitazone, insulin aspart protamine/insulin aspart. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Antidiabetic agents are often used in combination; dosage adjustments may be required when initiating or discontinuing antidiabetic agents.

              • insulin degludec

                rosiglitazone, insulin degludec. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Antidiabetic agents are often used in combination; dosage adjustments may be required when initiating or discontinuing antidiabetic agents.

              • insulin degludec/insulin aspart

                rosiglitazone, insulin degludec/insulin aspart. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Antidiabetic agents are often used in combination; dosage adjustments may be required when initiating or discontinuing antidiabetic agents.

              • insulin detemir

                insulin detemir increases toxicity of rosiglitazone by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Insulin may increase the fluid retention associated with thiazolidinediones (peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor [PPAR]-gamma agonists).

                rosiglitazone, insulin detemir. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Antidiabetic agents are often used in combination; dosage adjustments may be required when initiating or discontinuing antidiabetic agents.

              • insulin glargine

                insulin glargine increases toxicity of rosiglitazone by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Insulin may increase the fluid retention associated with thiazolidinediones (peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor [PPAR]-gamma agonists).

                rosiglitazone, insulin glargine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Antidiabetic agents are often used in combination; dosage adjustments may be required when initiating or discontinuing antidiabetic agents.

              • insulin glulisine

                insulin glulisine increases toxicity of rosiglitazone by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Insulin may increase the fluid retention associated with thiazolidinediones (peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor [PPAR]-gamma agonists).

                rosiglitazone, insulin glulisine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Antidiabetic agents are often used in combination; dosage adjustments may be required when initiating or discontinuing antidiabetic agents.

              • insulin inhaled

                rosiglitazone, insulin inhaled. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Antidiabetic agents are often used in combination; dosage adjustments may be required when initiating or discontinuing antidiabetic agents.

              • insulin isophane human/insulin regular human

                rosiglitazone, insulin isophane human/insulin regular human. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Antidiabetic agents are often used in combination; dosage adjustments may be required when initiating or discontinuing antidiabetic agents.

              • insulin lispro

                insulin lispro increases toxicity of rosiglitazone by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Insulin may increase the fluid retention associated with thiazolidinediones (peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor [PPAR]-gamma agonists).

                rosiglitazone, insulin lispro. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Antidiabetic agents are often used in combination; dosage adjustments may be required when initiating or discontinuing antidiabetic agents.

              • insulin lispro protamine/insulin lispro

                rosiglitazone, insulin lispro protamine/insulin lispro. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Antidiabetic agents are often used in combination; dosage adjustments may be required when initiating or discontinuing antidiabetic agents.

              • insulin NPH

                insulin NPH increases toxicity of rosiglitazone by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Insulin may increase the fluid retention associated with thiazolidinediones (peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor [PPAR]-gamma agonists).

                rosiglitazone, insulin NPH. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Antidiabetic agents are often used in combination; dosage adjustments may be required when initiating or discontinuing antidiabetic agents.

              • insulin regular human

                insulin regular human increases toxicity of rosiglitazone by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Insulin may increase the fluid retention associated with thiazolidinediones (peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor [PPAR]-gamma agonists).

                rosiglitazone, insulin regular human. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Antidiabetic agents are often used in combination; dosage adjustments may be required when initiating or discontinuing antidiabetic agents.

              • ketotifen, ophthalmic

                ketotifen, ophthalmic, rosiglitazone. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Combination may result in thrombocytopenia (rare). Monitor CBC.

              • letermovir

                letermovir will increase the level or effect of rosiglitazone by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor glucose concentrations.

              • levofloxacin

                levofloxacin increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Quinolone antibiotic administration may result in hyper- or hypoglycemia. Gatifloxacin is most likely to produce dysglycemia; moxifloxacin is least likely.

              • liraglutide

                liraglutide, rosiglitazone. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Concurrent use may increase risk of hypoglycemia; monitor glucose levels.

              • lonapegsomatropin

                lonapegsomatropin decreases effects of rosiglitazone by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Closely monitor blood glucose when treated with antidiabetic agents. Lonapegsomatropin may decrease insulin sensitivity, particularly at higher doses. Patients with diabetes mellitus may require adjustment of their doses of insulin and/or other antihyperglycemic agents.

              • lopinavir

                lopinavir decreases effects of rosiglitazone by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Reports of hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance with protease inhibitors. .

              • lurasidone

                lurasidone, rosiglitazone. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.

              • marijuana

                marijuana decreases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • mavacamten

                rosiglitazone will increase the level or effect of mavacamten by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Inititiation of weak CYP2C19 inhibitors may require decreased mavacamten dose.

              • mecasermin

                mecasermin increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive hypoglycemic effects.

              • mifepristone

                mifepristone will increase the level or effect of rosiglitazone by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Inhibits CYP2C8/2C9; use smallest recommended doses for substrates and monitor

              • moxifloxacin

                moxifloxacin increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Quinolone antibiotic administration may result in hyper- or hypoglycemia. Gatifloxacin is most likely to produce dysglycemia; moxifloxacin is least likely.

              • nelfinavir

                nelfinavir decreases effects of rosiglitazone by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Reports of hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance with protease inhibitors. .

              • ofloxacin

                ofloxacin increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Quinolone antibiotic administration may result in hyper- or hypoglycemia. Gatifloxacin is most likely to produce dysglycemia; moxifloxacin is least likely.

              • olanzapine

                olanzapine, rosiglitazone. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.

              • omaveloxolone

                omaveloxolone will decrease the level or effect of rosiglitazone by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Omaveloxolone may reduce systemic exposure of sensitive CYP2C8 substrates. Check prescribing information of substrate if dosage modification is needed.

              • opuntia ficus indica

                opuntia ficus indica increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • paclitaxel

                rosiglitazone will increase the level or effect of paclitaxel by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Paclitaxel levels/toxicity may increase when coadministered with CYP2C8 inhibitors

              • paclitaxel protein bound

                rosiglitazone will increase the level or effect of paclitaxel protein bound by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Paclitaxel levels/toxicity may increase when coadministered with CYP2C8 inhibitors

              • paliperidone

                paliperidone, rosiglitazone. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.

              • pitavastatin

                rosiglitazone increases toxicity of pitavastatin by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: OATP1B1 inhibitors may increase risk of myopathy.

              • pravastatin

                rosiglitazone increases toxicity of pravastatin by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: OATP1B1 inhibitors may increase risk of myopathy.

              • quetiapine

                quetiapine, rosiglitazone. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.

              • risperidone

                risperidone, rosiglitazone. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.

              • ritonavir

                ritonavir decreases effects of rosiglitazone by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Reports of hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance with protease inhibitors. .

              • rosuvastatin

                rosiglitazone increases toxicity of rosuvastatin by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: OATP1B1 inhibitors may increase risk of myopathy.

              • sacubitril/valsartan

                rosiglitazone will increase the level or effect of sacubitril/valsartan by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. The results from an in vitro study with human liver tissue indicate that valsartan is a substrate of the hepatic uptake transporter OATP1B1; coadministration with OATP1B1 inhibitors may increase valsartan systemic exposure

              • saquinavir

                saquinavir decreases effects of rosiglitazone by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Reports of hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance with protease inhibitors. .

              • selexipag

                rosiglitazone will increase the level or effect of selexipag by decreasing metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Reduce selexipag dose to once daily if coadministered with moderate CYP2C8 inhibitors.

              • shark cartilage

                shark cartilage increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Theoretical interaction.

              • simvastatin

                rosiglitazone increases toxicity of simvastatin by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: OATP1B1 inhibitors may increase risk of myopathy.

              • somapacitan

                somapacitan decreases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Growth hormone products may decrease insulin sensitivity, particularly at higher doses. Antidiabetic agents may require dose adjustment after initiating somapacitan. .

              • stiripentol

                stiripentol will increase the level or effect of rosiglitazone by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Stiripentol is a CYP2C8 inhibitor. Consider dosage reduction for CYP2C8 substrates if adverse effects are experienced when coadministered.

              • sulfamethoxypyridazine

                sulfamethoxypyridazine increases effects of rosiglitazone by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.

              • tecovirimat

                tecovirimat will increase the level or effect of rosiglitazone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Tecovirimat is a weak inhibitor of CYP2C8 and CYP2C19. Monitor for adverse effects if coadministered with substrates of these enzymes. Monitor blood glucose and monitor for hypoglycemic symptoms.

              • teriflunomide

                teriflunomide increases levels of rosiglitazone by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Teriflunomide inhibits CYP2C8; caution when coadministered with CYP2C8 substrates.

              • tipranavir

                tipranavir decreases effects of rosiglitazone by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Reports of hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance with protease inhibitors. .

              • valsartan

                rosiglitazone will increase the level or effect of valsartan by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. The results from an in vitro study with human liver tissue indicate that valsartan is a substrate of the hepatic uptake transporter OATP1B1; coadministration with OATP1B1 inhibitors may increase valsartan systemic exposure

              • xipamide

                xipamide decreases levels of rosiglitazone by increasing renal clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • ziprasidone

                ziprasidone, rosiglitazone. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.

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              • agrimony

                agrimony increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • American ginseng

                American ginseng increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • amitriptyline

                amitriptyline increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • amoxapine

                amoxapine increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • anamu

                anamu increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Theoretical interaction.

              • bendroflumethiazide

                bendroflumethiazide decreases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.

              • budesonide

                budesonide decreases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • chlorothiazide

                chlorothiazide decreases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.

              • chlorthalidone

                chlorthalidone decreases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.

              • chromium

                chromium increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • clomipramine

                clomipramine increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • clonidine

                clonidine decreases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Diminished symptoms of hypoglycemia.

                clonidine, rosiglitazone. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Decreased symptoms of hypoglycemia. Mechanism: decreased hypoglycemia induced catecholamine production.

              • cornsilk

                cornsilk increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of hypoglycemia (theoretical interaction).

              • cortisone

                cortisone decreases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • cyclopenthiazide

                cyclopenthiazide decreases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.

              • damiana

                damiana decreases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Theoretical interaction.

              • danazol

                danazol increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • deflazacort

                deflazacort decreases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • desipramine

                desipramine increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • devil's claw

                devil's claw increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • dexamethasone

                dexamethasone decreases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • doxepin

                doxepin increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • elderberry

                elderberry increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of hypoglycemia (in vitro research).

              • eucalyptus

                eucalyptus increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Theoretical interaction.

              • fludrocortisone

                fludrocortisone decreases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • fluoxymesterone

                fluoxymesterone increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • fo-ti

                fo-ti increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • forskolin

                forskolin increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Colenol, a compound found in Coleus root, may stimulate insulin release.

              • gotu kola

                gotu kola increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. (Theoretical interaction).

              • guanfacine

                guanfacine decreases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Diminished symptoms of hypoglycemia.

                guanfacine, rosiglitazone. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Decreased symptoms of hypoglycemia. Mechanism: decreased hypoglycemia induced catecholamine production.

              • gymnema

                gymnema increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • horse chestnut seed

                horse chestnut seed increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • hydrochlorothiazide

                hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.

              • hydrocortisone

                hydrocortisone decreases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • imipramine

                imipramine increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • indapamide

                indapamide decreases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.

              • isoniazid

                isoniazid decreases effects of rosiglitazone by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • juniper

                juniper increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of hypoglycemia (theoretical interaction).

              • lofepramine

                lofepramine increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • lycopus

                lycopus increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of hypoglycemia (theoretical interaction).

              • maitake

                maitake increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of hypoglycemia (animal research).

              • maprotiline

                maprotiline increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • mesterolone

                mesterolone increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • methyclothiazide

                methyclothiazide decreases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.

              • methylprednisolone

                methylprednisolone decreases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • methyltestosterone

                methyltestosterone increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • metolazone

                metolazone decreases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.

              • nettle

                nettle increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. (Theoretical interaction).

              • nortriptyline

                nortriptyline increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • ofloxacin

                ofloxacin, rosiglitazone. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Potential dysglycemia.

              • oxandrolone

                oxandrolone increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • oxymetholone

                oxymetholone increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • pegvisomant

                pegvisomant increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • potassium acid phosphate

                potassium acid phosphate increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Interaction especially seen in the treatment of hypokalemia.

              • potassium chloride

                potassium chloride increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Interaction especially seen in the treatment of hypokalemia.

              • potassium citrate

                potassium citrate increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Interaction especially seen in the treatment of hypokalemia.

              • prednisolone

                prednisolone decreases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • prednisone

                prednisone decreases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • protriptyline

                protriptyline increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • sage

                sage increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • stevia

                stevia increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • testosterone

                testosterone increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • testosterone buccal system

                testosterone buccal system increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • testosterone topical

                testosterone topical increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • tongkat ali

                tongkat ali increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypoglycemia.

              • trazodone

                trazodone increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension

                triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension decreases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • trimipramine

                trimipramine increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • vanadium

                vanadium increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

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              Adverse Effects

              >10%

              Increased LDL-cholesterol

              Increased HDL-cholesterol

              Increased total cholesterol

              1-10%

              Edema

              Hypertension

              Heart failure/congestive heart failure

              Myocardial ischemia

              Diarrhea

              Upper respiratory tract infection

              Frequency Not Defined

              Accidental injury

              Anemia

              Back pain

              Fatigue

              Headache

              Hypoglycemia

              Myalgia

              Sinusitis

              Weight gain

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              Warnings

              Black Box Warnings

              Congestive heart failure risk

              Thiazolidinediones, including rosiglitazone, cause or exacerbate congestive heart failure in some patients

              After initiation, and after dose increases, observe patients carefully for signs and symptoms of heart failure (including excessive, rapid weight gain, dyspnea, and/or edema)

              If these signs and symptoms develop, the heart failure should be managed according to current standards of care

              Furthermore, discontinuation or dose reduction must be considered

              Not recommended in patients with symptomatic heart failure

              Initiation with established NYHA Class III or IV heart failure is contraindicated

              Contraindications

              Hypersensitivity to rosiglitazone

              Heart failure NYHA class III-IV

              Cautions

              Fluid retention, which may exacerbate or lead to heart failure, may occur; this drug like other thiazolidinediones, alone or in combination with other antidiabetic agents, can cause fluid retention, which may exacerbate or lead to heart failure; patients should be observed for signs and symptoms of heart failure; combination use with insulin and use in congestive heart failure NYHA Class I and II may increase risk of other cardiovascular effects

              If ALT >3 x ULN stop treatment; if 1.5-3 x normal, retest qWeek until normal or 3 x normal and need to discontinue

              Not for use in diabetes mellitus type 1; mechanism requires presence of endogenous insulin; use with insulin may increase risk of heart failure; not recommended

              Coadministration of this medication and insulin is not recommended

              Thiazolidinediones, which are peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) gamma agonists, can cause dose-related fluid retention, particularly when used in combination with insulin; dose-related edema and weight gain may occur; since thiazolidinediones, including rosiglitazone, can cause fluid retention, which can exacerbate or lead to congestive heart failure, this drug should be used with caution in patients at risk for heart failure; patients should be monitored for signs and symptoms of heart failure; patients with ongoing edema are more likely to have adverse events associated with edema if started on combination therapy with insulin and this drug

              Dose-related weight gain seen with this drug alone and in combination with other hypoglycemic agents; mechanism of weight gain is unclear but probably involves combination of fluid retention and fat accumulation; patients who experience increases in weight gain should be assessed for fluid accumulation and volume-related events such as excessive edema and congestive heart

              When used in combination with other hypoglycemic agents, a dose reduction of concomitant agent may be necessary to reduce risk of hypoglycemia

              Associated with rare cases of new onset or worsening of macular edema

              May result in ovulation in some premenopausal anovulatory women; ensure adequate contraception

              Increased risk of fractures of upper arm, hand, or foot in female patients

              Dose-related decreases in hemoglobin and hematocrit reported; observed changes may be related to increased plasma volume observed with treatment

              Hepatic effects

              • Liver enzymes should be measured prior to initiation of therapy with this medication in all patients and periodically thereafter per the clinical judgment of healthcare professional; therapy with this medication should not be initiated in patients with increased baseline liver enzyme levels (ALT >2.5X upper limit of normal)
              • Patients with mildly elevated liver enzymes (ALT levels ≤2.5X upper limit of normal) at baseline or during therapy with AVANDIA should be evaluated to determine cause of liver enzyme elevation; initiation of, or continuation of, therapy with this medication in patients with mild liver enzyme elevations should proceed with caution and include close clinical follow-up, including liver enzyme monitoring, to determine ifliver enzyme elevations resolve or worsen
              • If at any time ALT levels increase to >3X the upper limit of normal in patients on therapy with this medication, liver enzyme levels should be rechecked as soon as possible; if ALT levels remain >3X upper limit of normal, therapy should be discontinued
              • If any patient develops symptoms suggesting hepatic dysfunction, which may include unexplained nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fatigue, anorexia, and/or dark urine, liver enzymes should be checked; the decision whether to continue patient on therapy with this medication should be guided by clinical judgment pending laboratory evaluations; if jaundice is observed, drug therapy should be discontinued

              Macular edema

              • Macular edema has been reported in postmarketing experience in diabetic patients taking this medication or another thiazolidinedione; some patients have presented with blurred vision or decreased visual acuity, but some patients appear to have been diagnosed on routine ophthalmologic examination
              • Patients may experience peripheral edema at time macular edema diagnosed; some patients may show improvement in macular edema after discontinuation of thiazolidinedione
              • Patients with diabetes should have regular eye exams by an ophthalmologist, per the Standards of Care of the American Diabetes Association; additionally, any diabetic who reports any kind of visual symptom should be promptly referred to an ophthalmologist, regardless of patient’s underlying medications or other physical findings

              Fractures

              • Long-term trials show an increased incidence of bone fracture inpatients, particularly female patients, taking this medication; this increased incidence was noted after first year of treatment and persisted during course of the trial
              • The majority of fractures in women who received this medicaiton occurred in upper arm, hand, and foot; these sites of fracture are different from those usually associated with postmenopausal osteoporosis (eg, hip or spine)
              • Other trials suggest that this risk may also apply to men, although risk of fracture among women appears higher than that among men; the risk of fracture should be considered in care of patients treated with this medication, and attention given to assessing and maintaining bone health according to current standards of care
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              Pregnancy & Lactation

              Pregnancy

              Limited data in pregnant women are not sufficient to determine drug- associated risk for major birth defects or miscarriage; there are risks to mother and fetus associated with poorly controlled diabetes in pregnancy

              Poorly controlled diabetes in pregnancy increases maternal risk for diabetic ketoacidosis, pre-eclampsia, spontaneous abortions, preterm delivery, and delivery complications; poorly controlled diabetes increases fetal risk for major birth defects, stillbirth, and macrosomia-related morbidity

              Animal data

              • In animal reproduction studies, no adverse developmental effects observed when drug was administered to pregnant rats and rabbits during organogenesis at exposures up to 4 times the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 8 mg daily

              Reproductive potential of patients

              • Discuss potential for unintended pregnancy with premenopausal women as therapy may result in ovulation in some anovulatory women

              Lactation

              There are no data on presence of rosiglitazone in human milk, effects on breastfed infant, or on milk production; drug is present in rat milk; however, due to species-specific differences in lactation physiology, animal data may not reliably predict drug levels in human milk; developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with mother's clinical need for therapy and any potential adverse effects on breastfed infant or the underlying maternal condition

              Pregnancy Categories

              A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

              B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

              C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

              D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

              X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

              NA: Information not available.

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              Pharmacology

              Mechanism of Action

              Lowers glucose by improving target cell response to insulin without increasing pancreatic cell secretion; activates nuclear peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma, which influences the production of gene products involved in glucose and lipid metabolism

              Pharmacokinetics

              Bioavailability: 99%

              Onset of Action: Initial effect delayed; maximum effect may take up to 12 weeks

              Peak Plasma Time: 1 hr

              Protein Bound: >99%

              Half-Life: 3-4 hr

              Vd: 17.6 L

              Metabolism: by hepatic CYP2C8 & CYP2C9 (minor extent)

              Excretion: urine 64%; feces 22%

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