I. Liver Enzyme must be monitored regularly
II. History of heart failure and MI should be verified
III. Incidence of bladder cancer should be verified
IV. Not to be used for elderly patients
V. Not to be used continuously more than one year
VI. Use only by Specialist advice.
Increased risk of hypoglycaemia when used with insulin or oral hypoglycaemics. Oedema, congestive heart failure, hepatic dysfunction, jaundice, anaemia. May cause ovulation in premenopausal, anovulatory women. Monitor liver function before and during treatment. Monitor glycaemic control. Pregnancy. Caution when oral contraceptives or hormonal replacement therapy is used in diabetics due to increased risk of arterial diseases. Stop treatment if ALT increases and remains >3 times above the upper limit of normal or if jaundice develops.
Dose:
Adult: PO 15 mg once daily. Please see the precaution.
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