What does TDZ stand for?

Both the drugs belong to a class of drugs called thiazolidinediones and are widely used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

Thiazolidinediones are a relatively new diabetes type 2 treatment drug, that comes in two distinct forms, rosiglitazone and pioglitazone.

In August this year, Wake Forest researcher Dr Sonal Singh wrote in the journal Heart: 'At this time, justification for use of thiazolidinediones is very weak to nonexistent.

New Study on Thiazolidinediones May Show Benefits harmacology Watch In this Issue: Pioglitazone and heart disease; ARBs manufacturers spend millions to show the non-inferiority of their products compared to less expensive, generic ACE inhibitors; some athletes turn to growth hormone because it is difficult to detect; FDA Actions The thiazolidinediones rosiglitazone (Avandia) and pioglitazone (Actos) have taken their lumps in the last year, with evidence associating drugs with increased risks of heart failure.

c) Thiazolidinediones These drugs are used to improve effectiveness of insulin in fat tissues and muscle.

At issue is the class of medications known as thiazolidinediones (which include rosiglitazone, an active ingredient in Avandia).

Thiazolidinediones (TZDs) are a class of drugs that act as insulin sensitizers.

Some of the compounds, thiazolidinediones, are approved by the FDA for use in diabetics to control glucose levels.