Definition of "rosiglitazone" [rosiglitazone]

• A thiazolidinedione drug, used to treat diabetes (marketed as Avandia) (noun)

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• "Avandia is the trade name for the drug rosiglitazone, which is also sold as a component in the combination drugs Avandamet and Avandaryl."
• "He was one of 10 panel members who voted to keep Avandia, known by the generic name rosiglitazone, on the market."
• "The regulatory confusion surrounding Avandia, also known as rosiglitazone, is revealed in two investigations released today that highlight concerns about the medicine given to people with diabetes to reduce excessive blood sugar levels."