Avandia® Prescribing Information
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Avandia® prescribing information is essential for instructing patients how to safely take Avandia® medication. Along with including information on when to take this drug, Avandia® prescription information also tells patients:
- About possible Avandia® side effects and their associated risk factors
- About the medications that negatively interact with Avandia®
- What to do if they miss a dose/overdose
- What to do if they develop serious Avandia® side effects.
Possible Avandia® Side Effects
The most severe Avandia® side effects include:
- congestive heart failure
- heart attack
- stroke
- liver toxicity
- severe allergic reaction
- severe hypoglycemia (dangerously low blood glucose levels)
Emergency medical attention is necessary to prevent further health problems and, in the worst cases, death. Patients who have the highest risk of developing the above Avandia® side effects include those with a history of:
- high blood pressure
- liver problems
- stroke
- blood clots and/or deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- heart problems (including congestive heart failure, heart disease and/or heart attack)
- vision problems related to diabetes
Milder Side Effects Associated with Avandia® Prescription Medication
Despite the severity of the above-listed Avandia® side effects, it's typically rare that patients develop such life threatening conditions after taking the Avandia® drug. In most cases, patients will only experience the following (if any) mild Avandia® side effects:
- back pain
- headache
- mild diarrhea
- slow weight gain
- coughing, sneezing or other cold-like symptoms
While these Avandia® side effects are generally easy to bear, if they start causing too much discomfort, patients should meet with their doctors for a thorough exam.
Avandia® Prescribing Information: Negative Drug Interactions
Certain medications can impede the effectiveness of the Avandia® drug and, in some cases, contribute to serious Avandia® side effects. Drugs that can have negative interactions with Avandia® include:
- anticonvulsant medications
- asthma drugs
- birth control pills
- diuretics
- insulin
- steroids
- thyroid medications
Patients currently taking any of the above prescriptions should inform their doctor of their complete medication regimen before starting a course of the Avandia® prescription medication.
How to Handle Missed Avandia® Doses and Avandia® Overdoses
Missing a dose of the Avandia® drug can be easily handled by simply taking an Avandia® pill as soon as patients remember. It's important to note, however, that patients should NOT double up on doses to make up for the missed avandia dosage.
Alternately, in the event of an Avandia® overdose, patients should seek medical attention, as too much of the Avandia® prescription drug can result in severe cases of hypoglycemia. A thorough exam and immediate treatment will be necessary to prevent or treat Avandia®-related hypoglycemia.
Following Severe Avandia® Side Effects: Avandia® Lawsuits
Anyone who starts developing severe Avandia® side effects will need emergency medical care to prevent further complications and, in the most serious instances, death.
Once a patient's health has stabilized, affected individuals (or their families, should an Avandia® death occur) should meet with an Avandia® lawyer who specializes in protecting the rights of patients injured by Avandia® medicine.
During an initial consultation, Avandia® attorneys can help patients evaluate their cases and give them advice on how to proceed. Those who have a legal claim against GlaxoSmithKline (the makers of Avandia®) can win significant compensation for their injuries by pursuing an Avandia® lawsuit.
If You Have Been Injured by Avandia®
Have you or a loved one been injured after taking Avandia®? If so, contact us to speak with an experienced Avandia® attorney who specializes in drug recall litigation & lawsuits. Let us help you win the compensation you need and deserve.
