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Indication

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Adult Dose

Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Indication: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Age: Adult
Dose: PO – Initial 4 mg
Frequency: once daily or divided every 12 hours
Note: Monitor ALT at start of treatment, every month for 12 months then every 3 months thereafter. Dosage Modifications: Active liver disease (ALT greater than 2.5 x ULN): Do not initiate rosiglitazone
Indication: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Age: Adult
Condition: Inadequate response after 8-12 weeks
Dose: PO – 8 mg
Frequency: once daily or divided every 12 hours
Note: Monitor ALT at start of treatment, every month for 12 months then every 3 months thereafter. Dosage Modifications: Active liver disease (ALT greater than 2.5 x ULN): Do not initiate rosiglitazone

Child Dose

Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Indication: Osteoporosis, osteomalacia, rickets, tetany, parathyroid disease, pregnancy, lactation, osteogenesis, tooth formation, therapy with anti-seizure medications, or chronic renal failure
Dose: Tablet – Calcium 500 mg and Vitamin D3 200 IU
Frequency: twice daily
Note: Or 2 tablets once daily. It is best taken with or just after a meal to improve absorption.
Indication: Osteoporosis, osteomalacia, rickets, tetany, parathyroid disease, pregnancy, lactation, osteogenesis, tooth formation, therapy with anti-seizure medications, or chronic renal failure
Dose: Tablet – Calcium 500 mg and Vitamin D3 400 IU
Frequency: twice daily
Note: It is best taken with or just after a meal to improve absorption.

Renal Dose

Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Condition: Renal impairment
Dose: Form – Not specified
Note: No dosage adjustments required
Administration
  • Take as directed
  • Follow prescribed schedule
Side Effect

Drug Interaction

Drug NameRisk Factors
No interactions listed
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Disease Interaction

Disease NameRisk Factors
Heart Failure (NYHA III-IV)
Risk of worsening heart failure
Active Liver Disease
Risk of liver complications

Pregnancy

Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Protect from light and moisture. Store in a cool and dry place.

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