About Dicon tablet 5mg
Glibenclamide 5mg tablet for type 2 diabetes blood sugar control.
- Endocrinologists and general physicians prescribe Dicon tablet 5mg for managing blood sugar in type 2 diabetes.
- The tablet works alongside diet changes and regular exercise, not as a replacement for lifestyle management.
- Doctors in Pakistan often prescribe it for patients whose sugar levels stay high despite metformin alone.
- Glibenclamide stimulates the pancreas to release more insulin, which brings blood sugar levels down.
Dicon tablet 5mg Uses in Urdu
- ٹائپ ٹو ذیابیطس میں شوگر لیول کنٹرول کرنے کے لیے استعمال ہوتی ہے۔
- ناشتے سے پہلے لینے کا مشورہ دیا جاتا ہے۔
- خوراک کھانے کے بغیر لینے سے شوگر لیول زیادہ گر سکتا ہے۔
- باقاعدہ شوگر چیک کروانا ضروری ہے۔
How to use Dicon tablet 5mg?
- Taking Dicon tablet 5mg before breakfast or the first main meal of the day works best for most patients.
- Skipping a meal after taking this tablet raises the risk of a sudden blood sugar drop.
- Patients observing Ramadan fasting should ask their doctor about adjusting the timing and dose beforehand.
- Regular blood sugar checks at home help confirm the medicine is keeping levels in a safe range.
Drug Interactions
- Insulin: Combining insulin with glibenclamide raises the risk of severe low blood sugar.
- Beta blockers: These medicines can hide the warning signs of low blood sugar, making regular monitoring important.
- NSAIDs and aspirin: These can strengthen the blood sugar lowering effect of glibenclamide.
- Corticosteroids: These raise blood sugar levels, which can work against glibenclamide's effect.
- Alcohol: Drinking alcohol while on this medicine increases the risk of severe low blood sugar and flushing.
Risks and warnings
- Low blood sugar: This is the most common risk with glibenclamide, and it becomes more likely with irregular meal timing, a frequent issue during Pakistani summers and Ramadan fasting.
- Kidney and liver conditions: Reduced kidney or liver function raises the risk of prolonged low blood sugar episodes, so dose adjustment is often needed.
- Elderly patients: Older adults are more sensitive to blood sugar drops and need closer monitoring on this medicine.
- Type 1 diabetes: This medicine does not work for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis, since the pancreas in these conditions cannot respond to the stimulation.
Side Effects
- Low blood sugar, including shakiness, sweating and confusion
- Nausea or upset stomach
- Weight gain
- Skin rash
- Dizziness
- Headache
Storage Conditions
Store below 25°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.
