Manufacturer: Novartis India Ltd
Salt Composition : Glimepiride(2mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Dibiglim 2mg Tablet may be used alone or along with other medicines. It should be taken just before or with the first meal of the day. Take it regularly at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit. Your doctor will decide what dose is best for you and this may change from time to time according to your blood sugar levels.Keep taking this medicine, even if you feel well or your blood sugar levels are controlled. If you stop it without consulting your doctor, your blood sugar levels could rise to put you at risk of diabetes complications such as kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Remember that it is only part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.
Dibiglim 2 MG Tablet works by increasing the insulin levels in your blood which lowers down blood sugar levels. Dibiglim 2 MG Tablet shows some common side effects like weight gain, low blood sugar levels, nausea, headache, and dizziness.
Glimepiride is completely metabolized by oxidative biotransformation after either an IV or oral dose. The major metabolites are the cyclohexyl hydroxy methyl derivative (M1) and the carboxyl derivative (M2). Cytochrome P450 2C9 has been shown to be involved in the biotransformation of glimepiride to M1.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Dibiglim
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
Headache
Nausea
Dizziness
low blood sugar
pituitary hormone deficiency
a condition where the adrenal glands produce less hormones called Addison's disease
glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency
hepatic porphyria
a type of blood disorder where the red blood cells burst called hemolytic anemia
alcoholism
liver problems
decreased kidney function
a body temperature higher than 101 degrees Fahrenheit
weakened patient
a patient who is producing milk and breastfeeding
dysreflexia
Dibiglim 2mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Dibiglim 2mg Tablet.
Dibiglim 2mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Monitoring of the breastfed infant's blood glucose is advisable during maternal therapy with Dibiglim 2mg Tablet
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Glimepiride is indicated for the management of type 2 diabetes in adults as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control as monotherapy.
GLIMEPIRIDE interacts with Vitamins D3, Vitamin C, Vitamin B12, antidiabetic drugs (liraglutide, rosuvastatin, dapagliflozin, metformin, glyburide, insulin, canagliflozin, sitagliptin, empagliflozin), blood pressure-lowering drugs (furosemide, atorvastatin), pain killers (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen) & blood thinners (clopidogrel, warfarin).
Do not chew, crush or break it. Dibiglim 2mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
You should skip a dose of Dibiglim 2mg Tablet if a meal is skipped, and add a dose of medicine if you eat an extra meal.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Dibiglim 2mg Tablet helps decrease high blood sugar level and avoid long-term complications of diabetes.
Take it shortly before or with the first main meal of the day (usually breakfast). Avoid skipping meals.
Exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) alongside.
Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine.
Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Dibiglim 2mg Tablet affects you.
It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor and anxiety.
Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms, such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dibiglim 2mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Q. Does Dibiglim 2mg Tablet make you sleepy?
Dibiglim 2mg Tablet itself does not cause sleepiness. However, it may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) when used with other anti-diabetes medicine. Because of this you may feel sleepy or have problems in sleeping.
Q. Is Dibiglim 2mg Tablet safe for kidneys?
Dibiglim 2mg Tablet does not affect kidneys in patients with normal kidney function. However, its use should be avoided in patients with severe kidney disease since Dibiglim 2mg Tablet is principally eliminated by the kidneys.
Q. Does Dibiglim 2mg Tablet cause memory loss?
No, it is not known that Dibiglim 2mg Tablet causes memory loss. However, the use of Dibiglim 2mg Tablet may cause low blood sugar which may cause problems with concentration and reduced alertness.
Q. Who should not take Dibiglim 2mg Tablet?
Dibiglim 2mg Tablet should be avoided by patients who are allergic to it, have severe kidney or liver disease, have G6PD-deficiency (an inherited condition affecting red blood cells) or are due to have surgery. Additionally, patients who are trying to get pregnant, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have insulin-dependent diabetes (type 1 diabetes mellitus) should avoid taking Dibiglim 2mg Tablet.
Q. How long does it take for Dibiglim 2mg Tablet to start working?
Dibiglim 2mg Tablet takes about 2 to 3 hours to reduce blood sugar levels. You may not feel any difference, but this does not mean the medicine is not working. Continue taking the medication as directed by your doctor and if you have any concerns, discuss it with your doctor.
Q. How long do I need to take Dibiglim 2mg Tablet? Can I stop the medication?
Usually, the treatment for diabetes is suggested for a long term. You may have to continue the treatment life long. Dibiglim 2mg Tablet only controls the sugar levels but does not cure it. Do not stop taking Dibiglim 2mg Tablet without talking to your doctor. If you stop taking Dibiglim 2mg Tablet suddenly your diabetes may get worse.
Q. How and when to take Dibiglim 2mg Tablet?
Dibiglim 2mg Tablet is advised to be taken in the dose and duration suggested by your doctor. Generally, a single daily dose of Dibiglim 2mg Tablet is sufficient to control blood sugar levels. The dose should be taken whole with water shortly before or during breakfast. However, if you skip breakfast then the medicine should be taken shortly before or during your first main meal.
Q. What can happen if I take more than the recommended dose of Dibiglim 2mg Tablet?
Dibiglim 2mg Tablet should be taken strictly as advised by the doctor. Overdose of Dibiglim 2mg Tablet may significantly decrease your blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia). If you think you have taken an excess dose and experience a dip in your sugar level, consume enough sugar (e.g., a small bar of sugar cubes, sweet juice or sweetened tea) and inform a doctor immediately. Severe cases of hypoglycemia accompanied by loss of consciousness and coma require immediate medical treatment and admission into hospital.
