Dibizide M 5mg/500mg Tablet (Glipizide 5mg / Metformin 500mg)

Dibizide M 5mg/500mg Tablet

Dibizide M (500/5 mg) Tablet is a combination medicine used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients below 18 years of age.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Dibizide M (500/5 mg) Tablet
Anxiety
Blurred vision
Chills
Confusion
Depression
Fast heartbeat
Fever
Headache
Increased hunger
Nausea
Nervousness
Sore throat
Unusual tiredness and weakness

Uses of Dibizide M (500/5 mg) Tablet

What is it prescribed for?
Type II Diabetes Mellitus
This medicine is used for the reduction of blood sugar levels in patients suffering from type 2 diabetes mellitus.

When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to glipizide, any other sulfonylureas, metformin, or any other biguanides.
Type I Diabetes mellitus
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with type I diabetes mellitus.
Diabetic ketoacidosis
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with diabetic ketoacidosis due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition.
Severe kidney impairment
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a severe impairment of kidney function due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects.
Metabolic Acidosis
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with metabolic acidosis since it may worsen the patient’s condition.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose. Symptoms of an overdose may include confusion, weakness, nausea, vomiting, tremors, etc.

General Instructions

Take this medicine as prescribed by the doctor. It is advised to take this medicine just before meals or with meals. Your dose is likely to change over time based on therapeutic response and clinical condition. Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended during treatment with this medicine. You should always carry a sugar candy with you to counteract unexpected lowering of blood sugar levels. Do not change the dose or duration of use without consulting your doctor.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the drug based on your clinical condition.

General warnings

Hypoglycemia
This medicine may cause hypoglycemia in some patients. This risk is especially higher in patients suffering from kidney diseases, malnourishment, pituitary gland diseases, etc. Close monitoring of blood glucose levels is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments may be required based on the clinical condition. Your doctor may advise you to carry a sugar candy to counteract the effects of low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia).
Stress
Use of this medicine should be discontinued in patients exposed to stressful conditions such as a fever, trauma, surgeries, or accidents since it may not be effective in controlling blood sugar levels in these conditions. Replacement with a suitable alternative should be considered under your doctor’s supervision.
Liver disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of liver disease due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.
Kidney disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of kidney disease due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.
Cardiovascular diseases
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a known history of cardiovascular diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Close monitoring of heart function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.
Hemolytic anemia
This medicine may cause hemolytic anemia in some patients. This risk is especially higher in patients suffering from a G6PD deficiency. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in such patients based on the clinical condition.
Alcohol use
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects.
Photo-sensitivity
This medicine may cause allergic skin reactions on exposure to sunlight in some patients. Patients are advised to use sunscreen and wear protective clothing to avoid these reactions. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in the reactions are severe.
Change of medications
You may experience some temporary side effects if there is a change in the current medications used for diabetes mellitus. This overlapping effect is because of the change from one medicine to another. Close monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended in these cases.
Use in children
This medicine is not recommended for use in children and adolescents.
Lactic Acidosis
This medicine may cause lactic acidosis, which may be fatal, in some patients. This risk is especially higher in patients suffering from heart diseases, kidney diseases, etc. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.
Diarrhea
This medicine may cause diarrhea when therapy is initiated. In most cases, diarrhea subsides by itself. Contact your doctor if the problem persists for longer durations. Therapy may need to be discontinued in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Vitamin B12 deficiency
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with vitamin B12 deficiency since it may worsen the patient’s condition. Appropriate vitamin B12 supplementation and dose adjustments may be required in some cases.