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Diamicron, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Diabetes Type 2 are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Diamicron have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Diamicron. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Diamicron are Constipation, Abdominal Pain, Indigestion. Some other side effects of Diamicron have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Diamicron normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Diamicron's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Diamicron related warnings talks about Diamicron's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Diabetic Ketoacidosis must refrain from the use of Diamicron since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Diamicron contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Diamicron have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Diamicron, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Diamicron is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Diamicron safe for pregnant women?
Diamicron has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Diamicron without medical advice.
Is the use of Diamicron safe during breastfeeding?
Diamicron may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Diamicron on the Kidneys?
Diamicron can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Diamicron on the Liver?
Diamicron may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Diamicron on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Diamicron on the heart have been reported.
Diamicron should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Diamicron unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Diamicron habit forming or addictive?
Diamicron does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Diamicron will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Diamicron only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Diamicron for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Diamicron
There is no information on the effects of taking Diamicron with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Diamicron
Consumption of alcohol and Diamicron together may have severe effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 272
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1314-1315