Avandia Overdose

As with any medication, it is possible to overdose on Avandia. Because there have been so few reported cases of an Avandia overdose, the full effects are not known. Also, the effects of an Avandia overdose will vary depending on several factors, including how much Avandia was taken. If the overdose was recent, some treatment options can include administering certain medications or pumping the stomach.

 

Avandia Overdose: An Overview

Avandia® (rosiglitazone maleate) is a prescription medication that has been licensed to treat type 2 diabetes. As with all medicines, it is possible to take too much Avandia. The effects of an Avandia overdose will vary depending on a number of factors, including how much Avandia was taken and whether it was taken with any other medicines, alcohol, and/or drugs.
 
If you happen to overdose on Avandia, seek medical attention immediately.
 

What Do Clinical Studies Say About Avandia Overdose Effects?

During clinical studies before Avandia was approved, daily doses of up to 20 mg of Avandia did not cause any adverse reactions. However, there have been so few reported cases of an Avandia overdose that the full effects are not known.
 

Treatment for an Avandia Overdose

Given that there have been so few cases of people taking too much Avandia, it is also not known what the best treatment is for an Avandia overdose.
 If the Avandia overdose was recent, the healthcare provider may use certain medicines or place a tube into the stomach to "pump the stomach." Treatment may also involve supportive care. This type of care consists of treating the symptoms that occur as a result of the overdose. For example, supportive treatment options for an Avandia overdose may include:
 
  • Fluids through an intravenous line (IV)
  • Other treatments based on the complications that occur.
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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