Condia1mg
Tablet
Julphar Bangladesh Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Condia. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Condia may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing ... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Condia is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
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| Driving | CAUTION Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Condia should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Condia may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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| Liver | CAUTION Condia should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Condia may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Introduction
Condia is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It belongs to a group of medicines called sulfonylureas and helps control blood s... View More
Uses of Condia
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Side effects of Condia
- Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
- Headache
- Nausea
- Dizziness
How to use Condia
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Condia is to be taken with... View More
How Condia works
Condia is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower blood glucose.
What if you forget to take Condia?
You should skip a dose of Condia if a meal is skipped, and add a dose of medicine if you eat an extra meal.
- Take it shortly before or with the first main meal of the day (usually breakfast). Avoid skipping meals.
- Exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) alongside.
- Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine.
- Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Condia affects you.
- It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
- Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor and anxie... View More
- Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms, such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or yellowing ... View More
Indication
Type 2 DM
Administration
Should be taken with food. Take immediately before or during breakfast, or the 1st main meal of the day. Do not skip meals.
Adult Dose
Oral Type 2 diabetes mellitus Adult: Initially, 1-2 mg daily. May be increased in increments of 1-2 mg at intervals of 1-2 wk. Maintenance: 4 mg daily... View More
Child Dose
Safety and efficacy not established
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: 1 mg PO qDay; titrate dose based on fasting blood glucose levels Severe: Contraindicated.
Contraindication
Diabetic ketoacidosis with or without coma.
Mode of Action
Glimepiride stimulates the insulin release from pancreatic beta-cells and reduces glucose output from the liver. It also increases insulin sensitivity a... View More
Precaution
Increased risk of CV mortality. Elderly; hepatic and renal impairment. Syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) in patients w... View More
Side Effect
>10% Hypoglycemia (4-20%) 1-10% Dizziness (1.7%),Asthenia (1.6%),Headache (1.5%),Nausea (1.1%) <1% Allergic skin reactions,Erythema,Morbillifor... View More
Interaction
Salicylates, sulfonamides, chloramphenicol, clarithromycin, coumarin anticoagulants, probenecid, CYP2C9 inhibitors, fibric acid derivatives, disopyramid... View More
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