Diactin 5 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Diactin 5 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 Diactin 5
CAUTION
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
Diactin 5 should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Diactin 5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
These patients can experience very low blood sugar levels with this medicine, which may take a long time to come back to normal
CAUTION
Diactin 5 should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Diactin 5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Diactin 5mg Tablet
Introduction
Diactin 5 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 li ... Show more
Uses of Diactin 5
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Side effects of Diactin 5
Common
Dizziness
Diarrhea
Nervousness
Tremor
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
Flatulence
How to use Diactin 5
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. Diactin 5 is to be taken empty stomach.
How Diactin 5 works
Diactin 5 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 Diactin 5?
You should skip a dose of Diactin 5 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.
Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Diactin 5 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
Immediate-release: Should be taken on an empty stomach. Take ½ hr before meals.
Extended-release: Should be taken with food. Swallow whole, do not ch ... Show more
Adult Dose
Oral
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Adult: Initially, 2.5-5 mg daily as a single dose. Adjust at intervals of several days in increments of 2.5-5 mg daily ... Show more
Child Dose
Safety and efficacy not established
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Not studied; if GFR <50 mL/min, may decrease dose by 50%
Severe: Contraindicated.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity. Type 1 DM; ketoacidosis; severe renal or hepatic insufficiency. Pregnancy, lactation.
Mode of Action
Glipizide stimulates insulin release from pancreatic ?-cells and reduces glucose output from the liver. It also increases insulin sensitivity at perip ... Show more
Precaution
Hypoglycaemia, stress, elderly. Thyroid impairment; moderate hepatic or renal impairment. Monitor blood glucose concentration.
Lactation: Not known ... Show more
Side Effect
GI upsets, diarrhoea, nausea; allergic skin reactions, leucopenia, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis, hyponatraemia; jaundice; haemolytic anaemia, pan ... Show more
Interaction
Increased plasma concentration w/ certain antifungals (e.g. miconazole, fluconazole). Protein-bound drugs (e.g. NSAIDs, other sulfonamides, oral antic ... Show more
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