Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Indication: Type 2 diabetes mellitus Age: Adult |
Dose: Oral – 50 mg Frequency: twice daily Note: Not recommended to use greater than 100 mg/day. |
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Indication: Type 2 diabetes mellitus Age: Adult Condition: With metformin or a thiazolidinedione |
Dose: Oral – 50 mg Frequency: twice daily |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Age: Pediatric |
Dose: No approved pediatric dosage available Note: No approved pediatric dosage available |
Renal Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Condition: Renal impairment: Moderate, severe and end-stage renal disease |
Dose: Tablet – 50 mg Frequency: once daily |
Administration
- Can be taken with or without food
- Take as prescribed by doctor
Side Effect
- Nausea
- peripheral oedema
- headache
- tremor
- asthenia
- dizziness
- constipation
- hypoglycaemia
- arthralgia
- hepatic dysfunction
- nasopharyngitis
- upper resp tract infection
- pancreatitis
- exfoliative and bullous skin reactions
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Thiazides, Corticosteroids (Prednisone, Prednisolone, Methylprednisolone, Dexamethasone, Hydrocortisone), thyroid products, Sympathomimetics (Ephedrine, Pseudoephedrine, Phenylephrine)
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Decreased hypoglycaemic effect
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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No specific contraindications listed
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Monitor for general drug reactions
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store below 30°C temperature & keep away from light & moisture. Keep out of reach of children.
Data Sources
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