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Avandia (ROSIGLITAZONE)

Woodward · FDA-approved withdrawn Small molecule Quality 50/100

Avandia (Rosiglitazone) is a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ) agonist, a small molecule modality developed by SB Pharmco and currently owned by Woodward. It targets CDGSH iron-sulfur domain-containing protein 1 and was FDA-approved in 1999 for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. As an off-patent medication, Avandia is available as a generic. Key safety considerations include its potential to increase the risk of heart failure and fractures. Avandia has a half-life of 3.9 hours and high bioavailability of 99%.

At a glance

Generic nameROSIGLITAZONE
SponsorWoodward
Drug classPeroxisome Proliferator Receptor gamma Agonist
TargetCDGSH iron-sulfur domain-containing protein 1
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaMetabolic
PhaseFDA-approved
First approval1999

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