Diabo Tablet 80mg

About Diabo Tablet 80mg

Diabo Tablet 80mg Uses

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus when diet and exercise alone are not enough
• Long term blood sugar control alongside lifestyle changes
• Used alone or combined with other diabetes medicines including insulin

Diabo Tablet 80mg Benefits

• Stimulates the pancreas to release more insulin after meals
• Helps lower and stabilize blood sugar levels through the day
• May reduce the long term risk of diabetes related complications
• Available as an affordable once daily tablet

What Experts Say

Gliclazide belongs to a class of medicines called sulfonylureas. It works by prompting the pancreas to release more insulin right after a meal, which helps the body clear glucose from the bloodstream more efficiently and keeps sugar spikes in check throughout the day.

Doctors usually prescribe the modified release form so blood levels stay steady across the day with a single morning dose, rather than rising and falling sharply. Taking it with breakfast helps match insulin release to food intake and lowers the chance of a sugar dip later in the day when the stomach is empty.

Endocrinologists stress that gliclazide works best alongside a balanced diet, regular physical activity and home glucose monitoring rather than as a standalone fix. Skipping meals after a dose raises the risk of hypoglycemia, so patients are advised to eat on a consistent schedule, carry a fast acting sugar source and review their readings with their doctor regularly.

Drug Class

• Sulfonylurea
• Oral antidiabetic (hypoglycemic) agent

Diabo Tablet 80mg formula

• Gliclazide

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Diabo Tablet 80mg?

• Take one tablet by mouth with breakfast, at the same time each day
• Swallow whole with a glass of water, do not crush the tablet
• Do not skip meals after taking this medicine
• Check your blood sugar as advised by your doctor
• Do not double the dose if you miss one, take the next dose as scheduled

Drug Interactions

Diabo Tablet 80mg can interact with other medicines, tell your doctor everything you take.

• Insulin: Combined use raises the risk of hypoglycemia
• Beta Blockers: May mask the warning signs of low blood sugar
• NSAIDs: Can increase the blood sugar lowering effect
• Corticosteroids: May raise blood sugar and reduce effectiveness
• Alcohol: Increases the risk of hypoglycemia and flushing reactions

Risks and warnings

• Hypoglycemia: Low blood sugar can occur, especially if a meal is skipped or delayed
• Kidney or Liver Disease: Use with caution, dose may need adjustment
• Pregnancy: Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Elderly Patients: More sensitive to blood sugar drops, close monitoring advised
• G6PD Deficiency: Sulfonylureas can trigger hemolysis in rare cases, inform your doctor of this condition

Diabo Tablet 80mg Side Effects

Diabo Tablet 80mg is generally well tolerated when taken as directed. Some mild effects can occur while your body adjusts.

• Mild nausea or upset stomach
• Headache
• Skin rash or itching
• Dizziness

Contact your doctor or seek medical help if you notice any of these more serious effects.

• Signs of low blood sugar such as shaking, sweating or confusion
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes
• Easy bruising or unusual bleeding
• Severe allergic reaction with swelling or difficulty breathing

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place
• Protect from light and moisture
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after the expiry date