Dibchek GL 80mg/500mg Tablet

Navigating your medication can sometimes be challenging. This page addresses common questions and provides detailed information about Dibchek GL 80mg/500mg Tablet, including its uses, how to take it correctly, what side effects might occur, and important advice on managing your treatment effectively. We aim to make understanding Dibchek GL 80mg/500mg Tablet as clear and straightforward as possible for you.

MRP: ₹ 58
Packing: 10.0 tablets in 1 strip
Salt Combination: Gliclazide (80mg) + Metformin (500mg)
Brand: Marion Biotech
Uses: Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Description

Dibchek GL 80mg/500mg Tablet belongs to a category of medicines known as anti-diabetic drugs
It is a combination of two medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults
It helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes
Dibchek GL 80mg/500mg Tablet should be taken with food
Take it regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefit
Your doctor will decide what dose is best for you and this may change from time to time according to how it is working according to your blood sugar levels.
Keep taking this medicine, even if you feel well or your blood sugar levels are controlled
If you stop it without consulting your doctor, your blood sugar levels could rise and put you at risk of kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems and loss of limbs
Remember that it is only part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor
Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.
The most common side effect of Dibchek GL 80mg/500mg Tablet are low blood glucose levels (hypoglycemia), constipation, and vomiting
Make sure you recognize the signs of having low blood glucose levels, such as sweating, dizziness, headache, and shaking and know how to deal with it
To prevent this, it's important to have regular meals and always carry a fast-acting source of glucose such as sugary food or fruit juice with you
Drinking alcohol can also increase your risk of low blood sugar levels and should be avoided
Other side effects that may be seen on taking this medicine include taste changes, nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, headache, and upper respiratory tract infection
Some people may find that they put on weight with this medicine.
You should not take it if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus, if you have diabetic ketoacidosis (high levels of acid in your blood), or if you have severe kidney or liver disease
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had heart disease
It may not be suitable
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it
Your blood sugar levels should be checked regularly and your doctor may also advise blood tests to monitor your blood cell counts and liver function.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Dibchek GL 80mg/500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dibchek GL 80mg/500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Dibchek GL 80mg/500mg Tablet is generally started with low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and its use is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Dibchek GL 80mg/500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Dibchek GL 80mg/500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.^Use of Dibchek GL 80mg/500mg Tablet is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
Driving:	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.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Dibchek GL 80mg/500mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Dibchek GL 80mg/500mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Dibchek GL 80mg/500mg Tablet.
Drug Action:	N/A
Therapeutic class:	ANTI DIABETIC
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	N/A

Uses of Dibchek GL 80mg/500mg Tablet

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Dibchek GL 80mg/500mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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