Rosiglitazone Health Dictionary

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Rosiglitazone: From 1 Different Sources

An oral hypoglycaemic drug used in combination with other oral hypoglycaemics (either metformin or a sulphonylurea) in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Rosiglitazone acts by reducing peripheral insulin resistance.

Side effects may include gastrointestinal disturbances, weight gain, and anaemia.

Health Source: BMA Medical Dictionary
Author: The British Medical Association

Antidiabetic Drugs

A group of drugs used to treat diabetes mellitus, in which a lack of insulin, or resistance to its actions, results in raised blood glucose levels. A wide range of antidiabetics are used to keep the blood glucose level as close to normal as possible, and consequently reduce the risk of complications such as vascular (blood vessel) disease.

Antidiabetic drugs include insulin, which must be administered by injection, and oral hypoglycaemics such as glibenclamide and metformin. Acarbose and guar gum reduce or slow absorption of carbohydrate from the intestines after meals. Repaglinide stimulates insulin release from the pancreas for a short time and may be taken directly before meals. Rosiglitazone reduces resistance to the effects of insulin in the tissues and may be used together with other hypoglycaemics.... antidiabetic drugs


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