Avandamet, the first combo tablet containing rosiglitazone plus metformin
April 2003
You'll start seeing prescriptions for Avandamet, the first combo tablet containing rosiglitazone plus metformin.
Most patients with diabetes eventually need at least two drugs for adequate blood glucose control.
Metformin reduces glucose production...and rosiglitazone increases glucose utilization by boosting insulin sensitivity.
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