Glimepiride and Rosiglitazone (Oral Route)

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Glimepiride and Rosiglitazone (Oral Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Avandaryl

Description

Glimepiride and rosiglitazone combination is used to treat high blood sugar levels that are caused by a type of diabetes mellitus or sugar diabetes called type 2 diabetes. Normally, after you eat, your pancreas releases insulin to help your body store excess sugar for later use. This process occurs during normal digestion of food. In type 2 diabetes, your body does not work properly to store the excess sugar and the sugar remains in your bloodstream. Chronic high blood sugar can lead to serious health problems in the future.

Proper diet is the first step in managing type 2 diabetes, but often medicines are needed to help your body. With two actions, the combination of glimepiride and rosiglitazone helps your body cope with high blood sugar. Glimepiride stimulates the release of insulin from the pancreas, directing your body to store blood sugar. Rosiglitazone helps your body use the insulin better and it reduces the amount of insulin in your body. .

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

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Tablet
Before Using

DR602003

Portions of this document last updated:

Nov. 1, 2009

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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