Duotrol 5 mg/500 mg Tablet

This is a combination medication which has Glibenclamide and Metformin as active ingredients. It is used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. Insulin, a hormone produced by the body metabolizes sugar in the blood. When the body does not produce insulin in the required amounts, the blood sugar level in the body increases. This results in diabetes.

A diabetic patient has to maintain his blood sugar levels by following a healthy lifestyle like avoiding sugar in food. This medication activates the pancreas to secrete more insulin. It is taken alongside a healthy diet. More insulin helps to reduce the level of sugar in the blood.

• Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

• Allergy

• Diabetic Ketoacidosis

• Type I Diabetes Mellitus

• Bosentan

• Nausea

• Yellow Colored Eyes Or Skin

• Dark Colored Urine

• Fever Or Chills

• Fast Heartbeat

• Unusual Tiredness And Weakness

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medication lasts for an average duration of 24 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of this medication can be observed within 15-60 minutes of administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication is extremely unsafe to be used during pregnancy. Studies carried out on humans and animals have shown significant adverse effects on the fetus. Doctor consultation is recommended in such cases.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medication is suggested to be ignored by breastfeeding mothers as there is a possibility of side-effects on the infant. You should consult your doctor to evaluate the potential benefits and risks before taking the medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Duotrol 5 mg/500 mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Diolin M 5 mg/500 mg Tablet

  Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Aviglen Mf Tablet

  Avinash Health Products Pvt Ltd

• Getrol Forte 5 Mg/500 Mg Tablet

  Aretaeus Pharmaceuticals

• Diabetrol Tablet

  Abbott India Ltd

• Glucored Forte Tablet

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Daonil M Tablet

  Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Glycurb Forte 5 Mg/500 Mg Tablet

  Win-Medicare Pvt Ltd

• Metica G 5 Mg/500 Mg Tablet

  Abbott India Ltd

• Dibeta GB 5 mg/500 mg Tablet

  Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Gliben Dm Plus 5 Mg/500 Mg Tablet

  Shrrishti Health Care Products Pvt Ltd

• Missed Dose instructions

  Take the missed dose as soon as you remember with food. However, if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose then the missed dose can be skipped.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Contact a doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected.

This medication lowers blood sugar levels by stimulating the production of insulin from the pancreatic beta cells. Metformin decreases glucose production in the liver, decreases intestinal absorption of glucose, and improves insulin sensitivity by increasing bodies glucose uptake and utilization.

• Ques : What is Duotrol 5 mg/500 mg Tablet?

  Ans : This medication has Glibenclamide and Metformin as active elements present. It performs its action by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas, reducing the amount of glucose and controls the amount of glucose in the blood.

• Ques : What are the uses of Duotrol 5 mg/500 mg Tablet?

  Ans : This medication is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Type 2 diabetes mellitus.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Duotrol 5 mg/500 mg Tablet?

  Ans : This medication is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as abdominal fullness, yellowing of skin and eyes, dark-colored urine, fever or chills, swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands, and feet.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Duotrol 5 mg/500 mg Tablet?

  Ans : This medication should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.