Rosiglitazone: Side Effects, Uses & Monitoring

Labeled uses

1.1 Monotherapy and Combination TherapyAVANDIA is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. 1.2 Important Limitations of Use Due to its mechanism of action, AVANDIA is active only in the presence of endogenous insulin. Therefore, AVANDIA should not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus or for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis. The coadministration of AVANDIA and insulin is not recommended. The use of AVANDIA with nitrates is not recommended.