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Dibchek GL 80mg/500mg Tablet

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Marion Biotech

Salt Composition

Gliclazide (80mg) + Metformin (500mg)

Overview Dibchek GL 80mg/500mg Tablet

Glucovance 80mg/500mg tablets are classified as antidiabetic medications, combining two drugs to manage type 2 diabetes in adults. This treatment helps regulate blood glucose levels. Administer Glucovance 80mg/500mg 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 controlled blood sugar, as abrupt cessation can elevate glucose levels, increasing the risk of kidney complications, vision loss, neuropathy, and limb amputation. Remember, this medication is one component of a comprehensive diabetes management plan, including a balanced diet, regular exercise, and weight management as directed by your doctor. Lifestyle choices significantly influence diabetes control. Common side effects include hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), characterized by sweating, dizziness, headache, and tremors; constipation; and vomiting. Maintain regular meals and carry a fast-acting glucose source (e.g., sugary snacks or juice) to counter hypoglycemia. Alcohol consumption should be limited due to its interaction with blood sugar. Additional potential side effects encompass altered taste perception, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, 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. Individuals with a history of heart disease should inform their physician before commencing treatment. Pregnant or lactating women should seek medical advice prior to use. Regular blood glucose monitoring is essential, and your doctor may order blood tests to assess blood cell counts and liver function.

Primary Ingredients of Dibchek GL 80mg/500mg Tablet

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Uses of Dibchek GL 80mg/500mg Tablet

Adult-onset diabetes

Major Benefits of Dibchek GL 80mg/500mg Tablet:

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

Common Side effects of Dibchek GL 80mg/500mg Tablet:

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

How to use Dibchek GL 80mg/500mg Tablet:

Administer this medication precisely as your physician directs, adhering to the prescribed dosage and treatment length. Ingest the tablet whole; avoid chewing, crushing, or fracturing it. Consume Dibchek GL 80mg/500mg Tablet with a meal.

How Dibchek GL 80mg/500mg Tablet works:

Gliclazide and metformin, combined as Dibchek GL 80mg/500mg tablets, offer dual-action diabetes management.

SAFETY ADVICE

AlcoholAlcoholUNSAFE

Consuming alcohol while taking Dibchek GL 80mg/500mg Tablets is inadvisable.

PregnancyPregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Use of Dibchek GL 80mg/500mg tablets is contraindicated during pregnancy due to established risk to the fetus. 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

The use of Dibchek GL 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 such symptoms arise.

KidneyKidneyCAUTION

Patients with kidney impairment should use Dibchek GL 80mg/500mg tablets cautiously, potentially requiring dosage modification. Severe kidney disease contraindicates the use of Dibchek GL 80mg/500mg tablets. Medical supervision, including regular kidney function assessments, is recommended during treatment.

LiverLiverCAUTION

Patients with liver impairment should use Dibchek GL 80mg/500mg tablets cautiously, potentially requiring dosage modification. A physician's consultation is advised. For those with mild to moderate hepatic dysfunction, initiation with a low dose is typical; however, its use is contraindicated in patients with severe liver disease.

What if you forget to take Dibchek GL 80mg/500mg Tablet :

Should you forget to take your Dibchek GL 80mg/500mg Tablet, administer it immediately upon remembering. If, however, your next scheduled dose is imminent, omit the missed dose and resume your usual dosing regimen. Never take a double dose.

Facts to Know About Dibchek GL 80mg/500mg Tablet

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Treatment Category Diabetes Management

FAQs on Dibchek GL 80mg/500mg Tablet

Dibchek GL 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.
Dibchek GL 80mg/500mg tablets may cause common side effects such as hypoglycemia, altered taste, nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, headache, and upper respiratory infections. Rare but serious side effects, including lactic acidosis, are also possible. Prolonged use may result in vitamin B12 deficiency.
Dibchek GL 80mg/500mg Tablets can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Symptoms include nausea, headache, irritability, hunger, sweating, dizziness, rapid heart rate, and anxiety or shakiness. Hypoglycemia risk increases with missed meals, alcohol consumption, excessive exercise, or concurrent use of other antidiabetic medications. Regular blood sugar monitoring is crucial. Always carry a fast-acting sugar source like glucose tablets, honey, or fruit juice.
Dibchek GL 80mg/500mg Tablets can cause lactic acidosis, a serious medical emergency (also known as MALA, or Metformin-associated lactic acidosis) resulting from excessive blood lactic acid. This rare side effect is more likely in patients 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 slow heart rate. If you experience these, discontinue use and seek immediate medical attention.
Prolonged use of Dibchek GL 80mg/500mg tablets can lead to vitamin B12 deficiency by interfering with its stomach absorption. This deficiency, if left untreated, may result in anemia, neurological issues such as tingling, numbness in extremities, weakness, urinary problems, cognitive changes, and ataxia. To mitigate this risk, annual supplemental vitamin B12 intake is recommended by some researchers.
Dibchek GL 80mg/500mg Tablets are contraindicated in patients with allergies to any ingredient or excipient, and in those with moderate to severe kidney disease or metabolic acidosis (including diabetic ketoacidosis).
Combining alcohol with Dibchek GL 80mg/500mg tablets is unsafe. This combination can worsen low blood sugar and raise the risk of lactic acidosis.
Dibchek GL 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.
Dibchek GL 80mg/500mg tablets may cause common side effects such as hypoglycemia, altered taste, nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, headache, and upper respiratory tract infections. Rare but serious side effects, including lactic acidosis, are also possible. Prolonged use may result in vitamin B12 deficiency.
Dibchek GL 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. Therefore, regular blood sugar monitoring is crucial. Carry glucose tablets, honey, or fruit juice for emergencies.
Dibchek GL 80mg/500mg Tablets can cause lactic acidosis, a serious, potentially life-threatening condition characterized by excessive blood lactic acid (also known as MALA, Metformin-associated lactic acidosis). This rare side effect is more likely in patients with kidney disease, older adults, or those who consume significant amounts of alcohol. Symptoms may include muscle pain or weakness, dizziness, fatigue, cold extremities, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and bradycardia. If you experience these symptoms, discontinue use and seek immediate medical attention.
Prolonged use of Dibchek GL 80mg/500mg Tablets can lead to vitamin B12 deficiency by interfering with its absorption. This deficiency, if left untreated, may cause anemia, nerve damage (manifested as tingling, numbness in extremities, weakness, and ataxia), urinary issues, and cognitive changes. To mitigate this risk, annual supplemental vitamin B12 is recommended by some researchers.
Patients with known allergies to Dibchek GL 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 and Dibchek GL 80mg/500mg tablets is unsafe. This combination can worsen low blood sugar and raise the risk of lactic acidosis.
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