INTRODUCTION ABOUT DIAMICRON XR MEX 60/500 TABLET

DIAMICRON XR MEX 60/500 TABLET is used in the management of diabetes mellitus when dietary measures, physical exercise, and weight loss alone are not sufficient to control blood glucose. It is a combination of Gliclazide and Metformin which belongs to the group of medicines called Antidiabetic agents.

DIAMICRON XR MEX 60/500 TABLET is not recommended for use if you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, kidney disease, or liver failure. The use of DIAMICRON XR MEX 60/500 TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women. It is not known whether the medicine or its metabolites are excreted in breast milk. Hence consult your doctor before taking the medicine. DIAMICRON XR MEX 60/500 TABLET is not recommended for use in children as safety and effectiveness have not been established.  

The most common side effects are nausea, diarrhea, gastric pain, constipation, vomiting, metallic taste in the mouth, rash, pruritus, urticaria, erythema, and flushing. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects worsen.

USES OF DIAMICRON XR MEX 60/500 TABLET

• Used to manage type II diabetes mellitus

HOW DIAMICRON XR MEX 60/500 TABLET WORKS

DIAMICRON XR MEX 60/500 TABLET effectively controls blood glucose levels, where Gliclazide works by increasing the amount of insulin by stimulating the pancreas and helps to control blood glucose levels. Metformin works by decreasing the production of glucose in the liver, decreasing the intestinal absorption of glucose, increasing insulin sensitivity, and allowing better glucose uptake and utilization by the body.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

• Take DIAMICRON XR MEX 60/500 TABLET, preferably just before meals, during meals, or as advised by your physician
• Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine
• Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending on your age, body weight, and disease condition

SIDE EFFECTS OF DIAMICRON XR MEX 60/500 TABLET

Common side effects of DIAMICRON XR MEX 60/500 TABLET:

• nausea
• diarrhea
• gastric pain
• constipation
• vomiting
• metallic taste in the mouth

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before taking DIAMICRON XR MEX 60/500 TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines, such as:

• Angiotensin enzyme inhibitors (Ex. captopril, enalapril)
• Antidiabetic agents (Ex. insulin, acarbose)
• Beta-blockers (Ex. metoprolol)
• Antifungal (Ex. Fluconazole)
• H2 blockers (Ex. cimetidine)
• Monoamine 2 oxidase inhibitors (Ex. selegiline)
• Sulphonamides (Ex. sulfasalazine)
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (Ex. ibuprofen)
• Estrogens or oral contraceptives (Ex. estradiol, levonorgestrel)
• Anticonvulsants (Ex. Phenytoin)
• Quinolones (Ex. ciprofloxacin)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally took more of DIAMICRON XR MEX 60/500 TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Overdosage may cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), and symptoms include dizziness, lightheadedness, hunger, nervousness, shaky feelings, drowsiness, confusion, perspiration, and palpitations.

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