Diabold Tablet 1mg

About Diabold Tablet 1mg

Diabold Tablet 1mg Uses

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus, as an add on to diet and exercise
• Often used as a starting dose for newly diagnosed patients
• Suitable for elderly patients who need a lower initial dose

Diabold Tablet 1mg Benefits

• Provides a gentle starting dose with a lower hypoglycemia risk
• Once daily dosing makes it easy to build into a daily routine
• Helps bring fasting and post meal blood glucose closer to target range
• Gives doctors room to titrate the dose upward if needed

What Experts Say

Glimepiride is a second generation sulfonylurea that lowers blood sugar by prompting the pancreas to release more insulin and by improving how muscle and fat tissue use the insulin already present in the body.

Physicians across Pakistan commonly start newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes patients on this 1mg strength because it carries a lower baseline risk of hypoglycemia than higher doses while still giving a meaningful reduction in blood glucose. The dose is usually reviewed after a few weeks using fasting glucose readings and HbA1c before any increase is considered, and kidney function is checked since clearance affects how long the drug stays active in the body.

A large proportion of adults with type 2 diabetes in Pakistan are managed initially with a single oral agent alongside diet and exercise changes. Physicians across Pakistan often keep patients on this starting dose for as long as it maintains target blood sugar, adding metformin or increasing the dose only if control weakens over time.

Drug Class

• Second generation sulfonylurea
• Oral antidiabetic or oral hypoglycemic agent

Diabold Tablet 1mg formula

• Glimepiride

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Diabold Tablet 1mg?

• Take Diabold Tablet 1mg by mouth once daily, usually with breakfast or the first main meal of the day
• Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water
• Take the dose at the same time each day
• Do not skip a meal after taking this tablet
• If a dose is missed, skip it and take the next dose at the usual time, do not double the dose
• Continue taking it for as long as your doctor recommends, even if you feel well

Drug Interactions

• Insulin: Combined use raises the risk of significant hypoglycemia
• Beta blockers: May mask the warning signs of low blood sugar such as a fast heartbeat
• Fluconazole and miconazole: Can raise Glimepiride levels and increase hypoglycemia risk
• NSAIDs such as aspirin: May enhance the blood sugar lowering effect
• Corticosteroids and thiazide diuretics: May reduce the effectiveness of Glimepiride and raise blood sugar
• Warfarin: Glimepiride can alter the anticoagulant effect, monitoring is advised
• 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 impairment: Use with caution as reduced clearance can raise hypoglycemia risk
• Liver impairment: Use with caution and under medical supervision
• G6PD deficiency: Rare hemolytic anemia has been reported with this enzyme deficiency
• Sulfa allergy: Patients allergic to sulfonamide drugs may also react to Glimepiride
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Not recommended, insulin is generally preferred instead
• Elderly patients: More sensitive to blood sugar drops, closer monitoring is advised

Diabold Tablet 1mg Side Effects

• Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
• Headache and dizziness
• Nausea or mild stomach upset
• Weight gain
• Temporary blurred vision linked to changing blood sugar levels
• Skin rash or itching
• Metallic taste in the mouth
• Rare liver function changes
• Rare low sodium levels

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30 degrees Celsius, away from heat and direct sunlight
• Keep the strip inside its original carton until a dose is needed
• Protect from moisture, especially during humid weather
• Keep out of reach of children
• Discard any tablets left after the expiry date printed on the pack