NCIt definition : The cholinate salt form of rosiglitazone, an agent belonging to the glitazone class
of antidiabetic agents with antihyperglycemic and anti-inflammatory activities. In
addition to its ability to lower blood glucose levels, rosiglitazone also exerts anti-inflammatory
activity through its ability to inhibit nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-KB) activity and
increase I-kappaB levels. In addition, rosiglitazone may cause fluid retention and
may worsen congestive heart failure. This agent is also associated with an increased
risk of heart attacks.;
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