Bigonyl is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Diabetes are some of its major therapeutic uses. Bigonyl also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Bigonyl. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Bigonyl are Headache, Nausea or vomiting, Dizziness. Some other side effects of Bigonyl have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Bigonyl normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Bigonyl is Unknown for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Bigonyl's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Heart Disease, Kidney Disease, Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Bigonyl since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Bigonyl contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Bigonyl with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Bigonyl, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Bigonyl 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
Age Group | Dosage |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Bigonyl is used -
Severe
Common
Is the use of Bigonyl safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Bigonyl on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Bigonyl safe during breastfeeding?
Bigonyl does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Bigonyl on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Bigonyl. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Bigonyl on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Bigonyl. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Bigonyl only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Bigonyl on the Heart?
Bigonyl has very mild side effects on the heart.
Bigonyl should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Bigonyl unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Bigonyl habit forming or addictive?
Bigonyl does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Bigonyl you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Bigonyl is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Bigonyl cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Bigonyl
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Bigonyl and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Bigonyl
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Bigonyl with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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