Dactus 3
Form: Tablet
Strength: 3mg
Generic Name: Glimepiride
Company: The ACME Laboratories Ltd.
MRP:৳ 10.0 (Strip=10)
Per Piece: ৳ 1.00
Is Antibiotic: No
Indications
Dactus 3 is used along with diet and exercise to help lower blood sugar levels in people with type II diabetes who cannot control their blood sugar with diet and exercise alone. Dactus 3 may also be used with metformin when other treatments don’t work well enough. Dactus 3 can also be used with insulin when diet and exercise aren’t enough to control blood sugar. Combining Dactus 3 with insulin may increase the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia).
Pharmacology
Dactus 3 is a type of medication called a sulfonylurea. Dactus 3 works by stimulating the release of insulin from the pancreas. Dactus 3 also helps the body use insulin better and reduces the amount of sugar the liver makes. The effect of one dose lasts for about 24 hours in people with diabetes who are not fasting.
Dosage & Administration
Adults: The dose is based on blood sugar levels. The starting dose is usually 1 mg once a day, and Dactus 3 can be increased slowly if needed. The dose may be increased by 1 mg every 1 to 2 weeks, up to a maximum of 6 mg per day.
In well-controlled patients: The usual dose is between 1 and 4 mg daily.
How to take: Dactus 3 is usually taken once a day, before a big breakfast or the first meal of the day. Dactus 3 is important not to skip meals after taking the medicine.
Adjusting the dose: As blood sugar control improves, the dose may need to be reduced. Weight changes or changes in lifestyle may also require a dose adjustment.
Switching from other medications: When changing from other blood sugar medications, start with 1 mg of this medicine. Gradually increase the dose based on blood sugar levels.
Interaction
Some medications may increase the effect of this medicine, such as ACE inhibitors, antibiotics, and antifungal medications. Others, like corticosteroids, diuretics, and certain heart medications, may reduce its effect. Taking certain drugs together with this medicine may also increase the risk of low blood sugar.
Alcohol can also affect how well this medicine works, so Dactus 3’s important to monitor blood sugar levels closely when drinking alcohol.
Contraindications
Dactus 3 should not be used by people with type I diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis, or diabetic coma. Dactus 3 is also not suitable for those who are allergic to this medicine or other sulfonylureas, or those with severe liver or kidney problems.
Side Effects
Possible side effects include low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia), temporary vision problems, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, and hives. A drop in blood pressure may also occur.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Dactus 3 should not be used during pregnancy. If you are planning to get pregnant, you should switch to insulin. Dactus 3 can also pass into breast milk and harm the baby, so Dactus 3 should not be taken while breastfeeding.
Precautions & Warnings
In the early stages of treatment, the risk of low blood sugar may be higher, so careful monitoring is needed. If low blood sugar occurs, Dactus 3 can usually be treated by consuming glucose or sugar.
Overdose Effects
An overdose can cause low blood sugar. Mild symptoms can be treated by taking glucose or sugar. In severe cases, such as when a person becomes unconscious, they should receive an injection of glucose and be closely monitored in a hospital.
Therapeutic Class
Dactus 3 belongs to the sulfonylurea class of medications.
Storage Conditions
Store below 30°C, away from light, and out of reach of children.
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