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    Rosiglitazone/Glimepiride (By mouth)

    Rosiglitazone/Glimepiride (By mouth)

    glye-MEP-ir-ide, roe-zi-GLI-ta-zone MAL-ee-ate

    Treats type 2 diabetes.

    Drug classes

    Antidiabetic (About this – PubMed Health)

    Uses

    Uses of This Medicine

    Rosiglitazone and glimepiride combination is used to treat a type of diabetes mellitus called type 2 diabetes. It is used together with a proper diet and exercise to help control blood sugar levels.

    Rosiglitazone helps your body use insulin better. Glimepiride stimulates the release of insulin from the pancreas which will help your body turn food into energy.

    This medicine is only available with your doctor’s prescription.

    Other uses (PubMed Health)

    How To Use

    Tablet

    Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

    It is best to take this medicine with food or milk. Take this medicine with the first meal of the day.

    This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

    Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

    Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

    Drugs and Foods to Avoid

    Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

    There are many other drugs that can interact with rosiglitazone and glimepiride. Make sure your doctor knows about all other medicines you are using, including the following:

    Clonidine Fluconazole Gemfibrozil Miconazole Phenytoin Reserpine Rifampin Beta-blocker NSAID pain or arthritis medicine (including aspirin, celecoxib, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen)

    If you also take colesevelam, take rosiglitazone/glimepiride at least 4 hours before you take colesevelam.

    When Not To Use

    This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to glimepiride, rosiglitazone, or sulfa drugs.

    Warnings

    Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have heart failure, heart or blood vessel disease, or a history of heart attack. Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, edema, macular edema, adrenal or pituitary gland problems, or a G6PD deficiency. Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol.

    This medicine may cause the following problems:

    New or worsening heart failure, increased risk of heart or blood vessel problems Macular edema (swelling in the back of the eye) Increased risk for bone fracture Low blood sugar

    Women: This medicine may cause you to ovulate if you have not gone through menopause yet. This could happen even if you have a history of irregular periods or problems ovulating. Talk to your doctor about effective birth control.

    Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

    Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

    Possible side effects

    Summary More details

    Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

    Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

    Blistering, peeling, red skin rash

    Blurred vision or other vision changes

    Chest pain that may spread, trouble breathing, nausea, unusual sweating, faintness

    Dark urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes

    Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet

    Shaking, trembling, sweating, fast or pounding heartbeat, lightheadedness, hunger, confusion

    If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.

    Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

    More side effects of this drug

    Brand names include

    Avandaryl

    There may be other brand names for this medicine.

    Rosiglitazone/Glimepiride (By mouth) was last modified: June 23rd, 2016 by explainingmedicine

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