Rifamycin Sodium and Rosiglitazone and metformin

• Generic Name: rifamycin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Aemcolo

Rifamycin sodium is a rifamycin antibacterial indicated for the treatment of travelers' diarrhea caused by noninvasive strains of Escherichia coli in adults.

Rifamycin sodium is not recommended for use in patients with diarrhea complicated by fever and/or bloody stool or due to pathogens other than noninvasive strains of E. coli.

To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of rifamycin sodium and other antibacterial drugs, rifamycin sodium should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria.

• Generic Name: metformin / rosiglitazone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Avandamet

Rosiglitazone and metformin combination is used to treat a type of diabetes mellitus called type 2 diabetes. It is used together with a proper diet and exercise to help control blood sugar levels.

Rosiglitazone helps your body use insulin better. Metformin reduces the absorption of sugar from the stomach, reduces the release of stored sugar from the liver, and helps your body use sugar better.

Rosiglitazone and metformin is available only with your doctor's prescription.