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ANTI-DIABETIC DRUGS - Coggle Diagram
ANTI-DIABETIC DRUGS
THIAZOLIDINEDIONES
MECHANISM OF ACTION
They reduce tissue resistance to insulin
NAME
Rosiglitazone
Pioglitazone
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Liver disease
History of heartfailure
Breastfeeding women should not be given the medication
Should not be given with insulin
Not for pregnant women
SIDE EFFECTS
Weight gain can be seen
Liver toxicity
Increase in plasma LDL
INDICATIONS
dIABETES FOR OVER 10 YEARS
Severe insulin resistance
Pre- existing oedema
ROUTE
Orally taken after meals specifically Rosiglitazone
STORAGE
In a cool dry place that has no heat
Do not store in direct light