Diavir 2 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 5.00 (50's pack: ৳ 250.00)

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Glimepiride
Company	Virgo pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Diavir 1 mg tablet

Title

Diavir Tablet - Oral Antidiabetic Agent

Description

Diavir is indicated for lowering blood glucose in patients with noninsulin dependent (Type II) diabetes mellitus.
It stimulates the release of insulin from pancreatic beta cells, improves sensitivity to glucose stimulus, and decreases hepatic glucose production.

Dosage

Initial dose is 1 mg once daily, can be increased gradually up to 6 mg based on blood sugar monitoring. Daily dose range is 1 to 4 mg. Dose timing and distribution to be decided by physician based on patient's lifestyle.

Administration

Tablet must be swallowed with sufficient liquid.

Interaction

Potentiates Hypoglycaemic Action:
- ACE inhibitors
- Cyclophosphamide
- MAO-inhibitors
- Fluoxetine
Attenuates Hypoglycaemic Action:
- Acetazolamide
- Calcium channel blockers
- Corticosteroids
- Diuretics

Contraindications

Not Suitable for:
- Insulin dependent (Type I) diabetes mellitus
- Diabetic ketoacidosis
- Diabetic coma

Side Effects

Hypoglycaemia
Visual impairment
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Abdominal pain
Urticaria
Fall in blood pressure

Pregnancy & Lactation

Not to be taken during pregnancy, changeover to insulin is necessary
Must not be taken by breastfeeding women

Precautions & Warnings

Initial weeks of treatment have increased risk of hypoglycaemia, necessitates careful monitoring. Hypoglycaemia can be controlled by immediate intake of carbohydrates.

Overdose Effects

Overdosage can produce hypoglycaemia
Severe cases require immediate hospitalization

Therapeutic Class

Sulfonylureas

Storage Conditions

Do not store above 30°C. Keep away from light and out of the reach of children.