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D G M 80mg/500mg Tablet

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Henry Pharmaceuticals

Salt Composition

Gliclazide (80mg) + Metformin (500mg)

Overview D G M 80mg/500mg Tablet

Metformin/Glimepiride 80mg/500mg tablets are classified as antidiabetic medications, a dual-drug formulation for adult type 2 diabetes management. This combination helps regulate blood glucose. Administer this medication with food, consistently at the same time daily for optimal effectiveness. Dosage is determined by your physician and may be adjusted based on your blood sugar response. Continuous use is crucial, even with well-managed blood sugar; premature discontinuation, without medical consultation, risks elevated glucose levels and potential complications including kidney damage, vision impairment, neuropathy, and limb loss. This medication complements a comprehensive diabetes management plan involving diet, exercise, and weight control as advised by your doctor. Lifestyle modifications are integral to diabetes control. Common side effects include hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), characterized by symptoms like sweating, dizziness, headache, and tremors; constipation, and vomiting. Maintain regular meals and carry a fast-acting glucose source (e.g., sugary foods or juice) to address hypoglycemia. Alcohol consumption increases hypoglycemia risk and should be minimized. Other potential side effects include altered taste, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, headache, and upper respiratory infections. Weight gain may occur. This medication is contraindicated in type 1 diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis, and severe hepatic or renal impairment. Prior heart disease should be disclosed to your doctor before initiating treatment. Pregnant or lactating individuals require medical consultation before use. Regular blood glucose monitoring and periodic blood tests (blood cell counts and liver function) are recommended.

Uses of D G M 80mg/500mg Tablet

Non-insulin-dependent diabetes

Major Benefits of D G M 80mg/500mg Tablet:

Consume this medication precisely as prescribed by your physician, adhering to both the dosage and treatment schedule. Ingest the entire tablet without chewing, crushing, or fracturing it. The D G M 80mg/500mg Tablet should be administered with a meal.

Common Side effects of D G M 80mg/500mg Tablet:

  • Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Diarrhea
  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Nausea
  • Flatulence
  • Constipation

How to use D G M 80mg/500mg Tablet:

Administer this medication precisely as directed by your physician, adhering to both the prescribed dosage and treatment duration. Ingest the tablet whole; avoid chewing, crushing, or fracturing it. Consume the D G M 80mg/500mg tablet with a meal.

How D G M 80mg/500mg Tablet works:

Gliclazide and metformin, in an 80mg/500mg tablet formulation (DGM), offer combined antidiabetic therapy.

SAFETY ADVICE

AlcoholAlcoholUNSAFE

Combining alcohol and D G M 80mg/500mg tablets poses a safety risk.

PregnancyPregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Using DGM 80mg/500mg tablets during pregnancy poses a confirmed risk to the fetus. Therefore, it's contraindicated. In exceptional, life-threatening circumstances, a physician might prescribe it if the potential benefits outweigh the known hazards. Always seek medical advice.

Breast feedingBreast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Administration of DGM 80mg/500mg tablets while breastfeeding is likely inadvisable. Available human data indicates potential transfer of the medication into breast milk, posing a possible risk to the infant.

DrivingDrivingCAUTION

Driving ability can be impaired by both hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia. Refrain from driving if you experience these blood sugar imbalances.

KidneyKidneyCAUTION

The 80mg/500mg DGM tablet requires careful administration for individuals with impaired kidney function. Dosage modification may be necessary. Physician consultation is advised. In cases of severe kidney disease, this medication is contraindicated. Regular kidney function monitoring is recommended during treatment.

LiverLiverCAUTION

Individuals with liver impairment should use the 80mg/500mg DGM tablet cautiously, potentially requiring dosage modification. Consult a physician for guidance. For those with mild to moderate liver disease, a low initial dose of the 80mg/500mg DGM tablet is typically recommended; however, it's contraindicated in cases of severe liver dysfunction.

What if you forget to take D G M 80mg/500mg Tablet :

Should you forget to take a D G M 80mg/500mg Tablet, administer it promptly. Nevertheless, if your next scheduled dose is imminent, omit the missed dose and resume your usual dosing regimen. Avoid taking a double dose.

Facts to Know About D G M 80mg/500mg Tablet

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Treatment Category Diabetes Management

FAQs on D G M 80mg/500mg Tablet

DGM 80mg/500mg tablets combine gliclazide and metformin to manage type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. This combination improves blood glucose control when used with diet and exercise. Gliclazide stimulates insulin release from the pancreas, while metformin reduces liver glucose production and enhances insulin sensitivity. It's unsuitable for type 1 diabetes.
Common side effects of DGM 80mg/500mg tablets include hypoglycemia, altered taste, nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, headache, and upper respiratory infections. Rare but serious side effects such as lactic acidosis may occur. Prolonged use may result in vitamin B12 deficiency.
DGM 80mg/500mg tablets can cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), characterized by nausea, headache, irritability, hunger, sweating, dizziness, rapid heartbeat, and shakiness or anxiety. This risk increases with missed meals, alcohol consumption, excessive exercise, or concurrent use of other diabetes medications. Regular blood sugar monitoring is crucial. Carry glucose tablets, honey, or fruit juice to treat low blood sugar.
DGM 80mg/500mg tablets can cause lactic acidosis, a serious medical emergency characterized by excessive blood lactic acid (also known as Metformin-Associated Lactic Acidosis or MALA). While rare, this side effect is more likely in individuals with kidney disease, older adults, or those who consume large amounts of alcohol. Symptoms include muscle pain or weakness, dizziness, fatigue, cold extremities, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and a slow heart rate. If you experience these symptoms, discontinue use and seek immediate medical attention.
Prolonged use of DGM 80mg/500mg tablets can lead to vitamin B12 deficiency by interfering with its stomach absorption. This deficiency, if left untreated, may result in anemia, nerve damage (manifesting as tingling, numbness in extremities, weakness), urinary issues, cognitive changes, and balance problems (ataxia). To mitigate this risk, annual supplemental vitamin B12 intake is recommended by some researchers.
Patients with known allergies to DGM 80mg/500mg Tablet components or excipients, or those with moderate-to-severe kidney disease or metabolic acidosis (including diabetic ketoacidosis), should not use this medication.
Consuming alcohol while taking DGM 80mg/500mg tablets is unsafe. This combination can worsen low blood sugar and raise the risk of lactic acidosis.
DGM 80mg/500mg tablets combine gliclazide and metformin to manage type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. This combination improves blood glucose control when used with diet and exercise. Gliclazide stimulates insulin release from the pancreas, while metformin reduces liver glucose production and enhances insulin sensitivity. It's not suitable for type 1 diabetes.
Taking DGM 80mg/500mg tablets can cause common side effects such as low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), altered taste, nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, headache, and upper respiratory infections. Rare but serious side effects, including lactic acidosis, may also occur. Prolonged use may result in vitamin B12 deficiency.
DGM 80mg/500mg tablets can cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), manifesting as nausea, headache, irritability, hunger, sweating, dizziness, rapid heart rate, anxiety, or shakiness. This risk increases with missed meals, alcohol consumption, excessive exercise, or concurrent use of other diabetes medications. Therefore, regular blood sugar monitoring is crucial. Always carry a fast-acting sugar source, such as glucose tablets, honey, or fruit juice.
DG M 80mg/500mg tablets can cause lactic acidosis, a serious medical emergency characterized by excessive blood lactic acid (also known as MALA, or Metformin-associated lactic acidosis). This rare side effect is preventable by avoiding use in patients with kidney disease, the elderly, or those who consume significant alcohol. Symptoms include muscle pain/weakness, dizziness, fatigue, cold extremities, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and bradycardia. If these occur, discontinue use and seek immediate medical attention.
Prolonged use of DGM 80mg/500mg tablets can lead to vitamin B12 deficiency by interfering with its stomach absorption. This deficiency, if left untreated, may result in anemia, nerve damage (manifested as tingling, numbness in extremities, weakness), urinary issues, cognitive changes, and balance problems (ataxia). To mitigate this risk, annual supplemental vitamin B12 intake is recommended by some researchers.
Patients with known allergies to DGM 80mg/500mg Tablet components or excipients, or those with moderate to severe kidney disease or metabolic acidosis (including diabetic ketoacidosis), should not use this medication.
Combining alcohol with DGM 80mg/500mg tablets is unsafe. This combination may worsen low blood sugar and raise the risk of lactic acidosis.
D G M 80mg/500mg Tablet
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