Usual Adult Dose for Diabetes Type 2:
Individualize therapy: Dose preprandially 2, 3, or 4 times a day-For patients not previously treated with antidiabetic agents or whose glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) is less than 8%:Initial dose: 0.5 mg orally with each meal -For patients previously treated with antidiabetic agents or whose HbA1c is 8% or higher:Initial dose: 1 or 2 mg orally with each meal Dose Adjustments: Based upon blood glucose response, double the preprandial dose up to a maximum meal time dose of 4 mg until satisfactory glycemic response is achieved; allow at least 1 week to assess response after each dose adjustment.  Recommended Dose Range: 0.5 to 4 mg orally with each mealMaximum Daily Dose: 16 mg per day Comments:-Fasting blood glucose concentrations are generally used to adjust doses, however, postprandial glucose levels may be used in patients whose pre-meal blood glucose levels are satisfactory but whose overall glycemic control (HbA1c) is inadequate.  -When hypoglycemia occurs in patients taking this drug in combination with a thiazolidinedione or metformin, the dose of this drug should be reduced.  Use: As an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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