Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Indication: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Age: Adults |
Dose: Oral – 5 mg Frequency: once daily in the morning Note: Recommended starting dose. |
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Indication: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Age: Adults Condition: Additional glycemic control needed and starting dose tolerated |
Dose: Oral – 15 mg Frequency: once daily Note: Maximum dose. |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Age: less than 18 years |
Dose: Tablet – Dosage form not established Note: Safety and efficacy not established |
Renal Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Condition: Renal impairment with eGFR greater than or equal to 60 mL/min/1.73 m2 |
Dose: Dose: Note: No dosage adjustment necessary |
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Condition: Renal impairment with eGFR less than 30 mL/min/1.73 m2 |
Dose: Dose: Note: Contraindicated |
Administration
- Take in morning
- With or without food
Side Effect
- Female genital mycotic infections (9.1-12.2%)
- Volume depletion adverse effects (1.9-4.4%)
- Male genital mycotic infections (3.7-4.2%)
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) (4-4.1%)
- Headache (2.9-3.5%)
- Vaginal pruritus (2.4-2.8%)
- Increased urination (2.4-2.7%)
- Nasopharyngitis (2-2.5%)
- Back pain (1.7-2.5%)
- Renal adverse effects (1.3-2.5%)
- Weight decreased (1.2-2.4%)
- Thirst (1.4-2.7%)
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Insulin, sulfonylureas
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Increased risk of hypoglycemia
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Severe Renal Impairment
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Risk of worsening kidney function
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End-Stage Renal Disease/Dialysis
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Medication ineffective and potential complications
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
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