Usual Adult Dose for Diabetes Type 2:
Initial dose: 1 to 2 mg orally once a dayMaintenance dose: Increase in 1 or 2 mg increments no more frequently than every 1 to 2 weeks based on glycemic responseMaximum dose: 8 mg per dayComments: -Administer with breakfast or first main meal of the day.-In patients who are at increased risk for hypoglycemia, start with 1 mg orally once a day and titrate slowly.-When patients are being transferred to this drug from a longer half-life sulfonylurea, monitor 1 to 2 weeks for overlapping drug effect.  Use: As an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Usual Geriatric Dose for Diabetes Type 2:
Initial dose: 1 mg orally once a day; titrate slowly and monitor closely
Usual Pediatric Dose for Diabetes Type 2:
Not recommended because of adverse effects on body weight and hypoglycemia.
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