Drug Status in USA : Approved Drug Status in Canada : Approved
Indication : Why is this medication prescribed?
Type II diabetes mellitus.
Contraindication: What are the special precautions to be followed?
Under following conditions, use of this medication is inadvisable. Its use should be withhold as it would cause harm to the patient Hypersensitivity. Diabetic ketoacidosis. Type I diabetes mellitus. Pregnancy and lactation.
Other Precaution to be observed while taking this medication
Hypoglycemia Geratric patients, malnourished patients. Adrenal or pituitary insufficiency. Strenuous physical exercise, ingestion of alcohol, insufficient caloric intake. Moderate to severe hepatic or renal impairment.
What are possible side effects of this medication ?
Dizziness, diarrhoea, nausea, hypoglycemia, back pain, arthropathy, upper respiratory tract infection, bronchitis, coughing, flu like symptoms, accidental injuries.
Drug Category/Class
Hypoglycemic Agents
Meglitinides
Drugs Used in Diabetes
Alimentary Tract and Metabolism
Blood Glucose Lowering Drugs, Excl. Insulins
Cytochrome P-450 CYP2C9 Inhibitors
Cytochrome P-450 CYP2C9 Inducers
CYP2D6 Inducers
CYP2D6 Inducers (strong)
CYP3A4 Inhibitors
Other blood glucose lowering drugs, excl. insulins
Prescribed
For the treatment of non-insulin dependent-diabetes mellitus in conjunction with diet and exercise.