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rosiglitazone
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Definition
: THIAZOLES with two keto oxygens. Members are insulin-sensitizing agents which overcome INSULIN RESISTANCE by activation of the peroxisome proliferator activated receptor gamma (PPAR-gamma).
Other names
Glitazones
Substance
CAS Registry & name
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Drugs
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rosiglitazone [ 5-((4-(2-methyl-2-(pyridinylamino)ethoxy)phenyl)methyl)-2,4-thiazolidinedione-2-butenedioate,Avandia,BRL 49653,BRL-49653,BRL49653,Glaxo Wellcome brand of rosiglitazone maleate,GlaxoSmithKline brand of rosiglitazone maleate,SmithKline Beecham brand of rosiglitazone maleate,rosiglitazone maleate ]
a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma agonist; reduces lipid availability, improves insulin action & glucoregulation; Avandia is tradename for the rosiglitazone maleate
122320-73-4 2,4-
Thiazolidinedione, 5-
004-
02-
((((methyl-
2-
pyridinylamino)ethoxy)phenyl)methyl)
*Thiazolidinediones
Fibrinolytic Agents
Vasodilator Agents
PPAR gamma
Pharma Action
Hypoglycemic Agents
Diabetes 1994 Oct;43(10):1203-10
ROSIGLITAZONE
;
ROSIGLITAZONE MALEATE; GLIMEPIRIDE
;
AVANDIA
;
ROSIGLITAZONE MALEATE