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UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Dactus 2.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Dactus 2 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. ...
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Dactus 2 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Monitoring of the breastfed infant's blood glucose is advisable during maternal therapy with Dactus ...
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Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Dactus 2 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Dactus 2 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Dactus 2 is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. These patients can experience very...
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Dactus 2 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dactus 2 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Dactus 2 is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease. These patients can experience very l...
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Introduction
Dactus 2 is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It belongs to a group of medicines called sulfonylureas and helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. This helps to prevent serious complications of diabetes lik...
... Show moreUses of Dactus 2
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Side effects of Dactus 2
Common
- Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
- Headache
- Nausea
- Dizziness
How to use Dactus 2
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. Dactus 2 is to be taken with food.
How Dactus 2 works
Dactus 2 is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower blood glucose.
What if you forget to take Dactus 2?
You should skip a dose of Dactus 2 if a meal is skipped, and add a dose of medicine if you eat an extra meal.
Quick Tips
- 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 Dactus 2 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, trem...... Show more
- Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms, such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, o...... Show more
Brief Description
Indication
Type 2 DM
Administration
Should be taken with food. Take immediately before or during breakfast, or the 1st main meal of the day. Do not skip meals.
Adult Dose
Oral
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Adult: Initially, 1-2 mg daily. May be increased in increments of 1-2 mg at intervals of 1-2 wk. Maintenance: 4 mg dai...
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Safety and efficacy not established
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: 1 mg PO qDay; titrate dose based on fasting blood glucose levels
Severe: Contraindicated.
Contraindication
Diabetic ketoacidosis with or without coma.
Mode of Action
Glimepiride stimulates the insulin release from pancreatic beta-cells and reduces glucose output from the liver. It also increases insulin sensitivity...
... Show morePrecaution
Increased risk of CV mortality. Elderly; hepatic and renal impairment. Syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) in patients...
... Show moreSide Effect
>10%
Hypoglycemia (4-20%)
1-10%
Dizziness (1.7%),Asthenia (1.6%),Headache (1.5%),Nausea (1.1%)
<1%
Allergic skin reactions,Erythema,Morbillif...
... Show moreInteraction
Salicylates, sulfonamides, chloramphenicol, clarithromycin, coumarin anticoagulants, probenecid, CYP2C9 inhibitors, fibric acid derivatives, disopyram...
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