Beasley, Allen, Crow, Methvin, Portis & Miles, P.C.

Avandia (rosiglitazone)
Audience: Endocrinologists, other healthcare professionals, consumers

Posted 05/21/2007 FDA informed healthcare professionals of a potential safety issue related to Avandia (rosiglitazone). An on-going analysis of safety data for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus using Avandia showed differing rates of ischemic cardiovascular events including heart attack or heart-related adverse events, some fatal, relative to other drugs used to treat diabetes mellitus. The clinical studies reviewed to date vary with respect to their populations, treatment regimens, and length of follow-up. Based on these data, the risk of ischemic cardiovascular events due to Avandia remain unclear. Prescribers should continue to carefully make individualized treatment decisions for patients with diabetes mellitus.

May 21st, 2007 by Staff with FDA