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A thiazolidinedione that functions as a selective agonist for PPAR GAMMA. It improves INSULIN SENSITIVITY in adipose tissue, skeletal muscle, and the liver of patients with TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS.

Also Known As:

Avandia; 5- ((4- (2- Methyl- 2- (pyridinylamino)ethoxy)phenyl)methyl)- 2,4- thiazolidinedione- 2- butenedioate; BRL 49653; BRL-49653; BRL49653; Rosiglitazone Maleate; 2,4-Thiazolidinedione, 5- ((4- (2- (methyl- 2- pyridinylamino)ethoxy)phenyl)methyl)-

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Sulfur Compounds: 278
  - Thiazoles: 392
    - Thiazolidinediones: 2250
      - Rosiglitazone: 2780
Heterocyclic Compounds: 198
- 1-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - Azoles: 2138
    - Thiazoles: 392
      - Thiazolidinediones: 2250
        Rosiglitazone: 2780

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