Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Indication: Type 2 diabetes mellitus Age: Adult |
Dose: Oral – 5 mg Frequency: once daily Note: Indicated along with diet and exercise to lower blood sugar; may be used as monotherapy or in combination with other common antidiabetic medications including metformin, sulfonylurea, pioglitazone, or insulin. |
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Indication: Type 2 diabetes mellitus Age: Elderly |
Dose: Oral – 5 mg Frequency: once daily Note: No dose adjustment is necessary based on age. |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Age: Child |
Dose: Safety and efficacy not established Note: Safety and efficacy not established |
Renal Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Condition: Renal impairment |
Dose: Not applicable – No dose adjustment Note: Renal Impairment: No dose adjustment. |
Administration
- Can take with/without food
- Regular timing
Side Effect
- Nasopharyngitis (4.3%)
- Hyperlipidemia (2.8% with pioglitazone)
- Cough (2.4% with metformin and sulfonylurea)
- Hypertriglyceridemia (2.4% with sulfonylurea)
- Weight gain (2.3% with pioglitazone)
- Hypoglycemia 7.6% overall incidence
- 22.9% incidence compared with placebo plus metformin and a sulfonylurea Incidence similar to placebo with monotherapy or combined with metformin or pioglitazone
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Insulin secretagogue (e.g. sulfonylurea), Insulin
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Increased risk of hypoglycaemia
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Rifampicin
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Plasma concentration may be decreased
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Hypersensitivity reaction
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Risk of severe allergic response
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Urticaria
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Allergic skin reactions
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Keep in a dry place away from light and heat. Keep out of the reach of children.
Data Sources
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