Thiazolidinediones (TZDs)

A mediction to treat diabetes type 2 that was introduced in the late 1990s

Actions:
  -   decreases the “resistance” of insulin

Different Medictions

.         Rosiglitazine    (Avandia)
.         Pioglitazone   (Actos)

***The below medication is no longer on market due to drug-induced hepatitis
. Troglitazone (Rezulin)

Use:

1.)   Diabetes Mellitus Type 2

Side Effects
  -   Water retention
  -   Weight gain
  -   others

  -   possible liver failure when stopping troglitazone only – other medications have not been showed to have this side effect