Diabold Tablet 3mg

About Diabold Tablet 3mg

Diabold Tablet 3mg Uses

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus, as an add on to diet and exercise
• Used when a lower Glimepiride dose no longer controls blood sugar well enough
• Combination therapy alongside metformin or insulin in select patients

Diabold Tablet 3mg Benefits

• Lowers fasting and post meal blood glucose levels
• Once daily dosing supports better routine adherence
• Helps achieve tighter glycemic control when lower doses are insufficient
• May lower the long term risk of diabetes related complications when sugar stays controlled

What Experts Say

Glimepiride belongs to the second generation sulfonylurea class of oral antidiabetic drugs. It works by stimulating the pancreas to release more insulin and by helping muscle and fat tissue respond better to the insulin already in the body.

Physicians across Pakistan often move a patient up to the 3mg strength once a lower dose no longer keeps fasting and post meal glucose readings in range. Because glimepiride carries a genuine risk of hypoglycemia, the step up is usually gradual and guided by home glucose logs and periodic HbA1c testing rather than a fixed schedule.

Type 2 diabetes affects a very large share of adults in Pakistan, and many patients eventually need more than one drug to stay controlled. Physicians across Pakistan frequently pair this strength with metformin or, in select cases, with insulin, while checking kidney and liver function periodically to keep the combination safe.

Drug Class

• Second generation sulfonylurea
• Oral antidiabetic or oral hypoglycemic agent

Diabold Tablet 3mg formula

• Glimepiride

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Diabold Tablet 3mg?

• Take Diabold Tablet 3mg 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 for consistent blood sugar control
• 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
• Follow the exact dose and duration advised by your doctor

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 is the most common risk, especially if a meal is skipped or delayed
• Kidney impairment: Use with caution as reduced clearance can raise the risk of hypoglycemia
• Liver impairment: Use with caution and under close monitoring in patients with liver disease
• G6PD deficiency: Rare hemolytic anemia has been reported in patients 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 for blood sugar control
• Elderly patients: Higher risk of hypoglycemia, dose adjustment and closer monitoring is advised

Diabold Tablet 3mg Side Effects

• Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
• Headache and dizziness
• Nausea or an upset stomach
• 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 in a cool, dry place
• Keep the tablet strip in its original packaging away from direct sunlight
• Protect from moisture and humidity
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack