Generic Name - Rosiglitazone-metformin
Category - Antidiabetic medication
Indications
Type II Diabetes
Generic Avandamet is indicated as an adjunt to diet and used as an oral medication to control blood sugar levels in people with type 2 (non-insulin-dependant) diabetes. Rosiglitazone-Metformin (Generic Avandamet) contains two drugs commonly used to lower blood sugar. This drug replaces the need to take two drugs separately, lowers blood sugar and helps your body to use insulin more efficiently.
Generic for Avandamet Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Avandamet is contraindicated in patients with renal disease, congestive heart failure, chronic or acute metabolic acidosis, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Avandamet should be not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions
Kidney disease
Congestive heart failure
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Avandamet. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following
Amiloride
Calcium channel blockers
Decongestant
Digoxin
Estrogens
Furosemide
Drugs used for tuberculosis
Morphine
Niacin
Nifedipine
Oral contraceptives
Phenytoin
Procainamide
Quinine
Ranitdine
Steroids
Generic for Avandamet Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericAvandamet
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Avandamet for Diabetes mellitus is 4 mg Generic Avandamet (total daily dose) plus the dose of Metformin already being taken for patients inadequately controlled on Metformin monotherapy.
Generic for Avandamet Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Avandamet side Effects include anxiety or nervousness, confusion, difficulty concentrating, blurred vision, breathing difficulties or shortness of breath, cold sweats, increased sweating, severe vomiting or prolonged diarrhea, skin rash and hives.
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Avandamet.
Generic for Avandamet and Pregnancy
Use of Generic Avandamet has not been adequately studied in pregnant women. Studies suggest the importance of maintaining normal blood sugar levels during pregnancy. Hence, insulin injections may be prescribed as an alternative.
Generic for Avandamet and Breastfeeding
Studies do not indicate whether Generic Avandamet appears in human breast milk. It is recommended to consult your doctor who may prescribe insulin injections, if required.
Generic for Avandamet and Pediatric
Generic Avandamet is not recommended for use by children as the safety and effectiveness of this drug have not been studied in this group.
Generic for Avandamet and Geriatric
Generic Avandamet is known to be substantially excreted by the kidney and because of the risk of adverse reactions to the drug is considered to be greater in patients with impaired renal function, it should only be used in patients with normal renal function. Consult your doctor and seek medical advice.
Note
The above information about Generic Avandamet serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.
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