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Thiazolidinediones
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Thiazolidinediones (Diabetes) 
One of several different classes of pills that lower the level of glucose in the blood. Used in Type 2 diabetes. There are several thiazolidinedione pills available. This class of medications is also called "glitazones."Each type of pill is sold under two names: one is the generic name as listed by the US Food and Drug Administration; the other is the trade name given by the manufacturer. The thiazolidinediones that are presently available are:Generic Name: rosiglitazoneTrade Name: AvandiaGeneric Name: pioglitazoneTrade Name: ActosSee also: Oral hypoglycemic agents.
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