Complete dosing information for DIAZOXIDE CHOLINE
Medical guidance required: Dosing information here is for educational purposes. Your healthcare provider will determine the appropriate dose based on your specific condition, kidney function, other medications, and medical history. Never adjust your dose without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Prior to initiation, test fasting plasma glucose and HbA1c; optimize blood glucose in patients who have hyperglycemia. ( 2.1 ) Do not substitute with diazoxide oral suspension. ( 2.1 ) Administer orally once daily. ( 2.2 ) Recommended starting dosage and titration schedule is based on patient’s body weight. ( 2.2 ) Weight Starting Dosage Titration Dosage Titration Dosage Target Maintenance Dose Weeks 1 and 2 Weeks 3 and 4 Weeks 5 and 6 20 to <30 kg 25 mg 50 mg 75 mg 100 mg 30 to <40 kg 75 mg 150 mg 150 mg 150 mg 40 to <65 kg 75 mg 150 mg 225 mg 225 mg 65 to <100 kg 150 mg 225 mg 300 mg 375 mg 100 to <135 kg 150 mg 300 mg 375 mg 450 mg ≥135 kg 150 mg 300 mg 450 mg 525 mg The maximum recommended dosage is 5.8 mg/kg/day or 525 mg per day. ( 2.2 ) Interrupt VYKAT XR or reduce dosage for clinically significant elevations in fasting glucose or HbA1c; consider dosage reduction or interruption for clinically significant fluid overload. ( 2.3 ) See full prescribing i