Avandia (Rosiglitazone)

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Brand Name: Avandia

Generic Name: Rosiglitazone

Manufacturer/Agent: Glaxosmithkline Pharma

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Formulation: tabs

Strength: 4mg

Pack size: 28

Trade Price: KES 763.90

Retail Price: @ KES 36.38

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Class: Antidiabetics: Other (Endocrine system drugs)

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Molecular Formulae: C18H19N3O3S.C4H4O = 473.5

Precautions: History of oedema or heart failure. concomitant use of insulin. caution in hepatic impairment.

Indications/Uses: A thiozolinedione used in type ii diabetes; 4mg daily.

Interactions:

Side Effects: Gastro-intestinal upset. anaemia. weakness. weight gain. hypoglycaemia.

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