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rosiglitazone

Thiazolidinedione · Antidiabetic

ThiazolidinedioneAntidiabetic
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
not curated
INTERACTIONS
6 major
SEVERE in our sources
PREGNANCY
not curated
Top interactionssee all 8
  • GatifloxacinSevereDatabaseDDInter
  • LeflunomideSevereDatabaseDDInter
  • LomitapideSevereDatabaseDDInter
  • MipomersenSevereDatabaseDDInter

Mechanism

Rosiglitazone targets PPARγ.

Indications

Type 2 diabetesHyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes

Pharmacokinetics

Peak effect
2-3 h
Metabolism
Liver

Side effects

Common
Weight gainEdemaMacular edemaMild reduction of hematocrit
Serious
  • Heart failure (increased incidence)
  • Bone fracture (increased risk in women)
  • Hepatic injury (rare case reports)

Drug interactions

Gatifloxacin
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Leflunomide
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Lomitapide
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Mipomersen
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Pexidartinib
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Teriflunomide
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Rifampin
Moderate
Textbook

Reduced efficacy of rosiglitazone.

Source: G&G 14e · p1036

Gemfibrozil
Moderate
Database

Increased plasma levels of rosiglitazone.

A dose reduction is suggested for rosiglitazone.

Source: DDInter

4 additional low-confidence interactions hidden — those rows lack a documented mechanism or management plan in our sources.

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Sources: Goodman & Gilman 14e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team