Medical Description
Uses of Dianorm Od 60 MG
Contraindications of Dianorm Od 60 MG
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You may have an allergic to gliclazide or other ingredients of Dianorm Od Tablet.
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You may have type 1 diabetes.
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You may have problems with the kidney or liver.
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You may have ketones and sugar in the urine.
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You may have diabetic pre-coma or coma.
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You are a diabetic patient undergoing surgery, after severe trauma or during infections.
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You may suffer from a hereditary disease – porphyria.
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Taking a medicine called miconazole to treat fungal infection.
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You are breastfeeding.
Side effects of Dianorm Od 60 MG
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Headache
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Dizziness
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Nausea
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Diarrhoea
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Stomach pain
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Vomiting
Precautions and Warnings of Dianorm Od 60 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
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Dianorm Od Tablet cause low blood sugar levels, that leads to dizziness, drowsiness, unconsciousness, confusion. This impairs the driving ability.
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Keep a juice or chocolate in the car, in case you feel uneasy, immediately have the juice or chocolate. Please note that artificial sweeteners do not help. Consult the doctor whether you can drive a car if you have few or no warning signs of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
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You may have problems with the liver and kidney.
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You may suffer from disorders like thyroid disorders, hypopituitarism and adrenal insufficiency.
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You are at risk of developing low blood sugar. Risk factors for low blood glucose levels are missing meals, excessive exercise, certain medicines, having more dose of the medicine than prescribed by the doctor, alcohol consumption, fasting.
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You may experience headaches, intense hunger, nausea, vomiting, sleep disorders, restlessness, aggressiveness, depression, confusion, speech or visual disorders, fits, dizziness.
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You may have a hereditary condition called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency.
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You are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
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You must follow a regular diet and must not skip or delay meals.
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Dianorm Od Tablet is not recommended for use in children.
Mode of Action of Dianorm Od 60 MG
How Does It Work?
The pancreas has beta cells that are responsible for the production of insulin. Gliclazide in Dianorm Od Tablet increases those beta cells, thus producing more insulin, hence helps in lowering the blood sugar.
Directions for Use of Dianorm Od 60 MG
Dianorm Od Tablet must be taken as directed by the doctor. Take with a glass of water, do not cut, break or chew the medicine. Take it at a fixed time for optimal results and must not consume it more than that prescribed by the doctor.
Interactions of Dianorm Od 60 MG
Interactions with other medicines
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Some medicines affect the way Dianorm Od Tablet works, or the medicine itself reduces the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
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Inform the doctor about the medicines, supplements, or herbals the child is taking or might take to avoid possible interaction. You should inform the doctor if the child has a planned surgery or vaccination scheduled.
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Taking antibiotic, blood thinners, oral contraceptives, medicines to treat heart problems, asthma, mental health problems, high blood pressure, infection, gout, stomach ulcer.
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Dianorm Od Tablet must not be used along with Miconazole (used to treat the infection) as it may cause low blood sugar and may lead to coma.
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Concomitant use of Dianorm Od Tablet along with Phenylbutazone is not recommended.
Storage and disposal of Dianorm Od 60 MG
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Store Dianorm Od Tablet below 25°C at a dry place, protected from light.
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Keep it away from children and pets.
Dosage of Dianorm Od 60 MG
Overdose
Symptoms of overdose may lead to low blood pressure causing symptoms like headache, dizziness, sweating, hunger, shakiness, weakness, double vision, confusion, palpitations. Seek urgent medical help in case you have consumed too much of Dianorm Od Tablet or experience symptoms.
