SA Rapid 0.5mg Tablet

Short Description

SA Rapid 0.5mg Tablet is used to lower blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is usually prescribed along with other diabetes medicines to achieve adequate blood sugar control.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

SA Rapid 0.5mg Tablet is normally prescribed when diet and exercise alone or other medicines have not been enough to control your blood sugar level. It works best when taken before meals. The dose will depend on your condition and blood sugar levels, but you should take it as advised by your doctor. Take SA Rapid 0.5mg Tablet regularly, at the same time each day, to get the most benefit and you should not stop unless your doctor recommends it. It is controlling your blood sugar levels and helping to prevent serious complications in the future. It is important to stay on the diet and exercise program recommended by your doctor while taking this medicine. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.

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. SA Rapid 0.5mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Side Effects

The most common side effects of this medicine is hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels). You can carry sugar or glucose candy to control low blood sugar levels. Other common side effects that may be seen while taking this medicine include abdominal pain, inflammation of sinus, joint pain, back pain, nausea, and diarrhea.

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with SA Rapid 0.5mg Tablet.

Breastfeeding Warning

SA Rapid 0.5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

SA Rapid 0.5mg Tablet 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.

Interacting Medicines

Bezafibrate Fenofibrate Gemfibrozil Trimethoprim

SA Rapid 0.5mg Tablet is an anti-diabetic medication. It increases the amount of insulin released by the pancreas which prevents blood glucose from rising very high after meals.

For best results, take SA Rapid 0.5mg Tablet 15 to 30 minutes before a meal. You should continue to exercise regularly eat a healthy diet and take your other diabetes medicines along with SA Rapid 0.5mg Tablet