Adride 1mg Tablet

Adride 1mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called sulfonylureas and is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes thereby preventing serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage and blindness.

Adride 1mg Tablet may be used alone or along with other medicines. It should be taken just before or with the first meal of the day. Take it regularly at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit. Your doctor will decide what dose is best for you, and this may change from time to time according to your blood sugar levels.

Keep taking Adride 1mg Tablet, even if you feel well or your blood sugar levels are controlled. If you stop it without consulting your doctor, your blood sugar levels could rise to put you at risk of diabetes complications such as kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Remember that it is only part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.

The most common side effects of taking Adride 1mg Tablet include low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia). It is important to have regular meals and always carry a fast-acting source of glucose, such as sugary food or fruit juice, with you. Drinking alcohol can also increase your risk of low blood sugar levels and, hence, should be avoided. Some people may experience an increase in weight with this medicine.

You should not take Adride 1mg Tablet if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus, diabetic ketoacidosis (high levels of acid in your blood), or if you have severe kidney or liver disease. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had heart disease, thyroid disease, or some hormonal conditions, as it may not be suitable. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your blood sugar levels should be checked regularly, and your doctor may also advise blood tests to monitor your blood cell counts and liver function.

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus

• Take Adride 1mg Tablet shortly before or with the first main meal of the day (usually breakfast).
• 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 Adride 1mg Tablet.
• Adride 1mg Tablet can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
• Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Adride 1mg Tablet affects you.
• 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).