Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Indication: Type 2 diabetes mellitus Age: Adult |
Dose: Oral – 60 or 120 mg Frequency: three times daily |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Age: Child |
Dose: Child dose – No approved pediatric dosage available Note: Not recommended |
Administration
- Take 1-30 minutes before meals
- Skip dose if meal is skipped
Side Effect
- Increased uric acid (10%)
- Dizziness (4%)
- Arthropathy (3%)
- Flu-like syndrome
- Weight gain
- Hypoglycemia (2%)
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Fluconazole
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Increased levels/effects
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Salicylates, MAOIs (Phenelzine, Tranylcypromine, Selegiline, Moclobemide), Nonselective Beta-blockers (Propranolol, Metoprolol, Atenolol, Bisoprolol, Carvedilol, Nadolol, Timolol, Sotalol), Alcohol, NSAIDs (Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Diclofenac, Celecoxib, Meloxicam, Indomethacin, Piroxicam, Ketorolac)
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Increased hypoglycaemic effects
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis, IDDM
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Ineffective and potentially dangerous in these conditions
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store at 25° C.
Data Sources
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