Diavir 1 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 3.00 (50's pack: ৳ 150.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Glimepiride |
| Company | Virgo pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Diavir
Categories
- Medicine
- Health
- Pharmaceuticals
Description
- Glucose lowering medication
- Treatment for non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
- Sulfonylurea antidiabetic agent
Indications
- Adjunct to diet and exercise for lowering blood glucose in patients with noninsulin dependent diabetes mellitus
Pharmacology
- Stimulates insulin release from pancreatic beta cells
- Reduces basal hepatic glucose production
- Increases peripheral tissue sensitivity to insulin
Dosage
- Initial dose: 1 mg once daily
- Usual dose range: 1 to 4 mg daily
- Dose titration based on regular blood sugar monitoring
- Dose distribution based on patient's lifestyle
Administration
- Must be swallowed with sufficient amount of liquid
Interaction
- Potentiates hypoglycaemic action with ACE inhibitors, fluconazole, quinolones, etc.
- Attenuates hypoglycaemic action with calcium channel blockers, corticosteroids, phenytoin, etc.
Contraindications
- Not suitable for insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
- Not for diabetic ketoacidosis or diabetic coma
- Hypersensitivity to glimepiride or sulfonylureas
- Severe hepatic dysfunction and renal impairment
Side Effects
- Hypoglycaemia
- Temporary visual impairment
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Abdominal pain
- Urticaria
- Fall in blood pressure
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not to be taken during pregnancy
- Patients planning pregnancy should switch to insulin
- Not to be taken by breastfeeding women
Precautions & Warnings
- Initial weeks may increase risk of hypoglycaemia
- Necessitates careful monitoring
- Promptly controlled by immediate intake of carbohydrates
Overdose Effects
- Can produce hypoglycaemia
- Mild symptoms treated with oral glucose and dosage adjustments
- Severe reactions require immediate hospitalization
Therapeutic Class
- Sulfonylureas
Storage Conditions
- Do not store above 30°C
- Keep away from light
- Keep out of the reach of children