Diabent 40mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Bal Pharma Ltd
Salt Composition
Gliclazide (40mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Diabent 40mg Tablet 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.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Diabent 40mg Tablet may be prescribed alone or along with other medicines. It 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 works.
Directions for Use
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. Diabent 40mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How it works
is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood sugar levels.
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 Diabent 40mg Tablet 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, tremor and anxiety. Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the recommended timing for taking Diabent 40mg Tablet?
Take Diabent 40mg Tablet exactly as instructed by your doctor, ideally before meals. Research suggests that taking it 30 minutes before breakfast may be particularly effective in controlling post-meal high blood sugar levels. If you are prescribed to take it once daily, take it with breakfast and a glass of water.
Is Diabent 40mg Tablet the same as metformin?
No, Diabent 40mg Tablet is not the same as metformin. Although both are oral medications used to treat type 2 diabetes, they work differently to reduce sugar levels. Diabent 40mg Tablet increases insulin secretion by the pancreas, whereas metformin improves the functioning and effectiveness of existing insulin in the body.
Can I take metformin and Diabent 40mg Tablet together?
Yes, Diabent 40mg Tablet and metformin can be taken together, but only under the guidance of your doctor. Your doctor may have prescribed the combination to control your uncontrolled sugar levels. However, taking both medications together may cause low blood sugar, which can also occur if you delay or miss a meal, exercise excessively, or take it with insulin. Always follow your doctor's instructions carefully to avoid complications.
Is Diabent 40mg Tablet harmful to kidneys?
No, Diabent 40mg Tablet is not harmful if your kidney function is normal. However, if you have a history of kidney problems, it is essential to inform your doctor before taking Diabent 40mg Tablet. This is because the medication is primarily excreted by the kidneys, and your doctor will assess whether it is suitable for you to take. If you have kidney problems, you will be started on a lower dose.
