Diamicron Mr 60mg
₦3,500.00
Use as directed by a physician
Description
What Diamicron 60 mg MR is and what it is used for
Diamicron 60 mg MR is a medicine that reduces blood sugar levels (oral antidiabetic medicine belonging to
the sulphonylurea group).
Diamicron 60 mg MR is used in a certain form of diabetes (type 2 diabetes mellitus) in adults, when diet,
exercise and weight loss alone do not have an adequate effect on keeping blood sugar at the correct level.
This medication is typically used only once a day. However, your doctor or pharmacist may have suggested a different schedule that is more appropriate for you. Important: Follow the instructions on the label. Do not use more of this product, or more often, than prescribed.
It must be used regularly and continuously to maintain its beneficial effects. Be sure to keep an adequate supply on hand. This medication should not be chewed or crushed.
If you realize you missed your dose within 1 hour of finishing breakfast, take the missed dose as soon as possible. If more than 1 hour has passed since breakfast, take the missed dose at lunch. If you realize you missed your dose more than 1 hour after lunch, simply skip the missed dose. Do not double your next dose to try to make up for the missed dose. Users of this medication should be aware of the symptoms of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), which include confusion, headache, hunger, irritability, palpitations, rapid breathing, cold sweats and shakiness. These symptoms require immediate treatment, to bring your blood sugar back up to a safe level. This can be done with a quick source of sugar, such as 3 glucose tablets, a tablespoon of jam or honey, 6 to 8 jellybeans or LifeSavers, a tablespoon of sugar, or 1/2 – 3/4 cup of non-diet soft drink. Inform your doctor if these symptoms have occurred, as it may mean that your diet and/or medication needs to be adjusted.
It is preferable to take this medication with a meal. Consuming alcohol with this product may cause side effects such as flushing, dizziness or nausea and increase the risk of hypoglycemia. Limit alcohol consumption during treatment.
Side effects
In addition to its desired action, this medication may cause some side effects, notably:
- it may cause diarrhea;
- it may cause spots or redness of the skin;
- it may cause nausea and vomiting;
- it may make your skin more sensitive to UV rays (e.g., sunlight, tanning lamps) – avoid exposure to UV rays as much as possible and protect yourself when out in the sun;
- it may cause low blood sugar levels, which could make you feel dizzy, shaky or weak.
Each person may react differently to a treatment. If you think this medication may be causing side effects (including those described here, or others), talk to your doctor or pharmacist. He or she can help you to determine whether or not the medication is the source of the problem.
Storage
As with most medications, this product should be stored at room temperature. Store it in a secure location where it will not be exposed to excessive heat, moisture or direct sunlight. Make sure that any leftover portion is disposed of safely.
Additional Information
This medication may interact with other medications or supplements, sometimes significantly. Many interactions, however, may be dealt with by a dosage adjustment or a change in medication schedule. Check with your pharmacist before using this medication in combination with any other medications (including non-prescription products), vitamins or natural products.
A treatment with this medication requires regular monitoring by a doctor. Be sure to see your doctor for all regularly scheduled appointments.
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