Thiazolidinediones for Diabetes: Thiazolidinediones are prescribed to help manage blood sugar levels in Type 2 Diabetics. Drugs in this class include Avandia, Avandamet and Actos. As part of a diabetes management program, diabetics need to make sure their blood sugar levels are kept at an acceptable level by using a blood glucose meter or blood sugar monitor.
FDA wants closer scrutiny of new diabetes drugs
FDA wants closer scrutiny of new diabetes drugs
By Susan J. Landers, AMNews staff
Posted Jan. 12, 2009
American Medical Association
With type 2 diabetes already increasing heart risks, the FDA
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Thiazolidinediones for type 2 diabetesThiazolidinediones for type 2 diabetes
Examples
Brand Name Chemical Name
Actos
Avandia
Avandamet
Metformin is a biguanide medication. For more information, see the Medications section
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Thiazolidinediones for type 2 diabetesThiazolidinediones for type 2 diabetes
Examples
Generic Name Brand Name
pioglitazone Actos
rosiglitazone Avandia
rosiglitazone and metformin Avandamet
Metformin is a biguanide medication
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