Avandia Dosage

Generic name: ROSIGLITAZONE MALEATE 2mg
Dosage form: tablet, film coated
Drug class: Thiazolidinediones

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 8, 2022.

AVANDIA may be administered at a starting dose of 4 mg either as a single daily dose or in 2 divided doses. For patients who respond inadequately following 8 to 12 weeks of treatment, as determined by reduction in fasting plasma glucose (FPG), the dose may be increased to 8 mg daily. Increases in the dose of AVANDIA should be accompanied by careful monitoring for adverse events related to fluid retention [see Boxed Warning, Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]. AVANDIA may be taken with or without food.

The total daily dose of AVANDIA should not exceed 8 mg.

Patients receiving AVANDIA in combination with other hypoglycemic agents may be at risk for hypoglycemia, and a reduction in the dose of the concomitant agent may be necessary.

Specific Patient Populations

Renal Impairment

No dosage adjustment is necessary when AVANDIA is used as monotherapy in patients with renal impairment. Since metformin is contraindicated in such patients, concomitant administration of metformin and AVANDIA is also contraindicated in patients with renal impairment.

Hepatic Impairment

Liver enzymes should be measured prior to initiating treatment with AVANDIA. Therapy with AVANDIA should not be initiated if the patient exhibits clinical evidence of active liver disease or increased serum transaminase levels (ALT >2.5X upper limit of normal at start of therapy). After initiation of AVANDIA, liver enzymes should be monitored periodically per the clinical judgment of the healthcare professional. [See Warnings and Precautions (5.5), Clinical Pharmacology (12.3).]

Pediatric

Data are insufficient to recommend pediatric use of AVANDIA [see Use in Specific Populations (8.4)].