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Rosiglitazone

Brand names: AVANDIA

Description

Rosiglitazone is a selective agonist at the PPARĪ³ (peroxisomal proliferator activated receptor gamma) nuclear receptor and is a member of the thiazolidinedione class of anti-diabetic agents. It reduces glycaemia by reducing insulin resistance at adipose tissue, skeletal muscle and liver.

ATC Classification

Code
Title
Category
A10BG02
Rosiglitazone
A Alimentary tract and metabolism → A10 Drugs used in diabetes → A10B Blood glucose lowering drugs, excl. insulins → A10BG Thiazolidinediones

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MPI, US: SPL/PLR 2020: AVANDIA Film-coated tablet

2D Molecule Structure

Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

05V02F2KDG - ROSIGLITAZONE

CAS Registry Number

122320-73-4 - rosiglitazone

SNOMED-CT

395869000 - Rosiglitazone (substance)

 
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