About Diabold Plus Tablet 1mg / 500mg
Diabold Plus is a glimepiride and metformin tablet for type 2 diabetes control.
Diabold Plus Tablet 1mg / 500mg Uses
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults
- Used when diet, exercise and single medicine therapy are not enough to control blood sugar
- Combination therapy to improve overall glycemic control
- Long term diabetes management to reduce the risk of complications
Diabold Plus Tablet 1mg / 500mg Benefits
- Combines two proven diabetes medicines in a single tablet for convenience
- Glimepiride helps the pancreas release more insulin
- Metformin improves how the body responds to its own insulin
- Can reduce the number of tablets needed compared to taking each medicine separately
What Experts Say
Glimepiride stimulates the pancreas to release more insulin, directly lowering blood sugar after meals, while metformin reduces glucose production by the liver and improves how muscle and fat cells respond to insulin already in the bloodstream. Together they target two separate steps in blood sugar regulation.
Because glimepiride can cause blood sugar to drop too low, doses are generally taken with meals to align insulin release with food intake, while metformin is better tolerated when introduced gradually and taken with food to minimize digestive side effects during the first weeks of treatment.
Clinicians periodically check kidney function since metformin is cleared through the kidneys and its use is limited in significant renal impairment. Regular blood sugar monitoring helps identify early signs of hypoglycemia from glimepiride, especially in patients with irregular meal patterns or increased physical activity.
Drug Class
- Sulfonylurea
- Biguanide
- Antidiabetic Combination
Diabold Plus Tablet 1mg / 500mg Uses in Urdu
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- جب اکیلی دوا سے شوگر کنٹرول نہ ہو تو استعمال کی جاتی ہے
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Diabold Plus Tablet 1mg / 500mg formula
How to use Diabold Plus Tablet 1mg / 500mg?
- Take Diabold Plus tablet with breakfast or the first main meal of the day
- Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water, do not crush it
- Take the dose at the same time each day for best results
- Monitor blood sugar levels regularly as advised by your doctor
- Carry a fast acting sugar source in case of low blood sugar symptoms
Drug Interactions
- Insulin: Combining with insulin increases the risk of low blood sugar
- Corticosteroids: Steroids like prednisolone can raise blood sugar and reduce the effectiveness of Diabold Plus
- Beta Blockers: Can mask the warning signs of low blood sugar, making hypoglycemia harder to notice
- Diuretics: Some water pills can raise blood sugar levels and affect kidney function
- Alcohol: Increases the risk of both low blood sugar and lactic acidosis
Risks and warnings
- Low Blood Sugar: Glimepiride can cause hypoglycemia, especially if meals are skipped or delayed
- Lactic Acidosis: Metformin carries a rare but serious risk of lactic acidosis, particularly in patients with kidney or liver problems
- Kidney Function: Should be used cautiously and may need dose adjustment in patients with reduced kidney function
- Alcohol: Excess alcohol increases the risk of low blood sugar and lactic acidosis
- Surgery Or Contrast Dye: Metformin is usually paused before major surgery or imaging tests that use contrast dye
- Pregnancy: Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless specifically advised
Diabold Plus Tablet 1mg / 500mg Side Effects
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Stomach discomfort
- Metallic taste in the mouth
- Low blood sugar with symptoms like sweating, shakiness or confusion
- Reduced appetite
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Rare but serious lactic acidosis
- Rare but serious liver problems
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C in a dry place away from direct sunlight
- Keep tablets in their original strip until use
- Keep out of reach of children
- Avoid storing in the bathroom due to humidity
- Discard tablets that appear discolored or damaged
