Diapride 1 Tablet

Composition of Diapride 1 Tablet

Diapride 1 Tablet contains Glimepiride (1mg). It belongs to the Sulfonylurea class of medicines.

Uses of Diapride 1 Tablet

Type 2 diabetes mellitus to control blood sugar along with diet and exercise

Key benefits

• Helps lower blood glucose in type 2 diabetes
• Once-daily dosing
• Helps control post-meal sugar spikes
• Can be combined with metformin/insulin if needed

How Diapride 1 Tablet works

Glimepiride is a sulfonylurea that increases insulin release from the pancreas. It also improves insulin action at peripheral tissues, reducing blood glucose levels.

How to take Diapride 1 Tablet

Take exactly as prescribed, usually once daily with breakfast or the first main meal. Swallow with water; do not skip meals. Monitor blood glucose and watch for hypoglycaemia symptoms.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause severe and prolonged low blood sugar, which may lead to fits or unconsciousness. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Diapride 1 Tablet

Most side effects of Diapride are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Hypoglycaemia
• dizziness
• headache
• nausea
• weight gain
• weakness

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Diapride 1 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Hypoglycaemia risk higher with missed meals, alcohol, strenuous exercise, elderly patients, or kidney/liver impairment. Not for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. Use caution while driving if prone to low sugar. Consider risk in G6PD deficiency.

Do not take Diapride if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for type 1 diabetes or for diabetic ketoacidosis. Not for people with severe kidney or liver disease.

Interactions with other medicines

Insulin/other antidiabetics (hypoglycaemia), fluconazole and other azole antifungals (increase effect), beta-blockers (mask hypoglycaemia), NSAIDs and salicylates (may increase effect), corticosteroids/diuretics (raise glucose), alcohol

How to store Diapride 1 Tablet

Store below 25-30°C, protect from moisture and light

Expert advice for Diapride 1 Tablet

Diapride 1 Tablet helps decrease high blood sugar level and avoid long-term complications of diabetes. 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 Diapride 1 Tablet 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 anxiety. Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

MICRO LABS

Therapeutic class:

Antidiabetic

Drug class:

Sulfonylurea