a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma agonist; reduces lipid availability, improves insulin action & glucoregulation; Avandia is tradename for the rosiglitazone maleate
Also Known As:
Avandia; 5-((4-(2-methyl-2-(pyridinylamino)ethoxy)phenyl)methyl)-2,4-thiazolidinedione-2-butenedioate; BRL 49653; BRL-49653; BRL49653; Glaxo Wellcome brand of rosiglitazone maleate; GlaxoSmithKline brand of rosiglitazone maleate; SmithKline Beecham brand of rosiglitazone maleate; rosiglitazone maleate; 2,4-Thiazolidinedione, 5-004-02-((((methyl-2-pyridinylamino)ethoxy)phenyl)methyl)-