Glymidine
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Glymidine is oral hypoglycemic agent. Glymidine is used to reduce the blood sugar level in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Indications
Glymidine is primarily indicated in conditions like Maturity onset diabetes, Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus.
Contraindications
Glymidine is contraindicated in conditions like Renal failure, IDDM, Ketosis, Hepatic failure.
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Glymidine, which give rise to further complications include Hypoglycemia. Glymidine produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Hypoglycemia, which are responsible for the discontinuation of Glymidine therapy. The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Glymidine include Hypoglycemia. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Glymidine are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Weakness, Dizziness, Fatigue, Skin rashes, Pruritus, Epigastric discomfort, GI upset, Dryness of mouth, Arthralgia, Backache, Pancytopenia, Changes in LFT.
Warnings
No warnings information is recorded for this medicine yet.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, Pregnant Mothers, patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, patients suffering from Liver Malfunction, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
7.143 to 14.286 mg/kg (11 (10.7145)) 12 hourly PO — As Required
Child Dosage
( ) — Not recommended in this age group
Neonatal Dosage
( ) — Not recommended in this age group
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Glymidine was found.
Storage
Tab Protect from Moisture.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.