Rosiglitazone (Oral Route)

Name: Rosiglitazone (Oral Route)

Other Medical Problems

The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

  • Angina, severe and acute or
  • Diabetic ketoacidosis (ketones in the blood) or
  • Heart attack, acute or
  • Heart failure, severe or with symptoms or
  • Type 1 diabetes — Should not be used in patients with these conditions.
  • Patient with kidney disease -- Should not use this drug in combination with metformin in patients with this condition.
  • Diabetic macular edema (swelling of the back of the eye) or
  • Edema (fluid retention or swelling) or
  • Heart attack, history of or
  • Heart disease, history of or
  • Liver disease—Use with caution. May make these conditions worse.
  • Fever or
  • Infection or
  • Surgery or
  • Trauma—Use with caution. These conditions may cause problems with blood sugar control.
  • Fragile bones (especially in women)—Use with caution. This medicine may increase the risk for fractures.
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