Avandia
Approved by the FDA in 1999, Avandia (rosiglitazone) is an oral anti-diabetic medication which is used to treat type 2 diabetes by increasing insulin sensitivity. Avandia works to improve glycemic control while reducing circulating insulin levels in adult diabetic patients, however recent data collected from various studies have demonstrated an increased risk of heart attack and heart-related deaths in patients taking Avandia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Avandia?
AVANDIA is a prescription medicine used, along with diet and exercise, to treat adults with type 2 (“adultonset” or “non-insulin dependent”) diabetes mellitus … more -
Is Avandia dangerous?
Taking Avandia may be dangerous. The FDA has warned that AVANDIA can cause serious side effects related to heart failure and other heart problems. Specifically, the FDA warns that … more -
Can Avandia cause heart failure?
Yes, it can causecongestive heart failure in some patients. The FDA specifically issued the following warnings: WARNING: CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE Thiazolidinediones, including … more
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Form: Reporting Serious Problems to FDA
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Legal Guides
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United States Senate Committee on Finance Report on Diabetes Drug Avandia
This February 2010 press report issued by Senator Max Baucus, Chairman of the Committee on … more -
Senate Committe on Finance - Staff Report on GlaxoSmithKline and the Diabetes Drug Avandia
This January 2010 report by the staff of the Committee of Finance, U.S. Senate, discusses the … more -
Your Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA
This publication explains your rights to report problems to the FDA regarding medication you've … -
FDA Advisory Committee Briefing Document forAvandia (July 13 and 14, 2010)
After a thorough investigation, this publication was submited to the FDA Advisory Committe for … more
