Mechanism of action: reduces both fasting and postprandial blood glucose.

Major side effects: GIback pain, diarrhea, fatigue, headache.

INSULIN SENSITIZERS	Brand Names	Drug Interaction	Contraindication	Dosage	Costs per Month
Rosiglitazone	Avandia	Loop diuretics Thiazide diuretics Quinolones Salicylate	Breast feeding Hepatic disease Jaundice Renal impairment Pregnancy	4mg qd 8mg qd	4mg qd: $70.00 - 79.99 8mg qd: $100.00 - 149.99
Pioglitazone	Actos	Corticosteroids hormones MOA Inhibitors B-blockers Salicylate	Renal failure Breast feeding Inflammatory bowel disease	15 - 30mg qd	15mg qd: $80.00 - 89.99 30mg qd: $100.00 - 149.99