Medicine Overview

Indication

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Adult Dose

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Indication: Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Age: Adult
Dose: Oral – Initially, 10 mg
Frequency: once daily
Note: Administered in the morning; may be increased to 25 mg once daily if necessary for additional glycemic control.

Child Dose

Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Indication: Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Age: 10 years and older
Dose: Oral – 10 mg
Frequency: Once daily
Note: Maximum Dose: 25 mg once daily

Renal Dose

Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Condition: Creatinine Clearance less than 45 mL/minute
Dose: Not specified
Note: Contraindicated.
Condition: Creatinine Clearance less than 60 mL/minute
Dose: Not specified
Note: Maximum: 10 mg daily.
Administration
  • Can be taken with or without food
  • Take at same time each day
Side Effect

Drug Interaction

Drug NameRisk Factors
Insulin, insulin secretagogues (e.g. sulfonylureas)
Additive hypoglycaemic effect
Diuretics (e.g. thiazides, loop diuretics (Furosemide, Bumetanide, Ethacrynic acid, Torsemide))
Increased risk of dehydration and hypotension

Disease Interaction

Disease NameRisk Factors
Type 1 Diabetes
Not approved for Type 1 DM
Severe Renal Impairment
Risk of further kidney damage

Pregnancy

Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Keep in a cool & dry place (below 30° C), protected from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

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