Diacriptin 0.8mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Diacriptin 0.8mg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is generally used as an add-on to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control. It helps in reducing insulin resistance and provides better control over blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Diacriptin 0.8mg Tablet should be taken with food within 2 hours after waking in the morning. Keep taking this medicine, even if you feel your blood sugar levels are controlled. If you stop it without consulting your doctor, your blood sugar levels could rise and put you at risk of complications. You should 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 this medicine include nausea, fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, and headache. To prevent this, 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 should be avoided. Other side effects that may be seen on taking this medicine include psychotic disorders, hallucinations, and fibrotic complications.
You should not take it if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus, if you have diabetic ketoacidosis (high levels of acid in your blood), or if you have severe kidney or liver disease. 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.
Diacriptin 0.8mg Tablet should be taken with food within 2 hours after waking in the morning. Keep taking this medicine, even if you feel your blood sugar levels are controlled. If you stop it without consulting your doctor, your blood sugar levels could rise and put you at risk of complications. You should 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 this medicine include nausea, fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, and headache. To prevent this, 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 should be avoided. Other side effects that may be seen on taking this medicine include psychotic disorders, hallucinations, and fibrotic complications.
You should not take it if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus, if you have diabetic ketoacidosis (high levels of acid in your blood), or if you have severe kidney or liver disease. 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.
Uses of Diacriptin Tablet
Benefits of Diacriptin Tablet
In Female infertility
Diacriptin 0.8mg Tablet helps in the regulation of ovulation and menstruation. It is used to cause menstrual periods in women who have not reached menopause but are not having periods due to too much prolactin hormone in the body. Use the medicine as prescribed for it to be effective.
In Acromegaly
Acromegaly is a hormonal disorder that occurs due to excessive secretion of growth hormone in adults. When this happens, the bones increase in size, including those of your hands, feet, and face. Diacriptin 0.8mg Tablet helps decrease the growth hormone levels, and therefore, helps in treating acromegaly and its associated effects. Take it as advised by the doctor to get the most benefits.
Side effects of Diacriptin Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Diacriptin
- Nausea
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Constipation
- Inflammation of the nose
- Weakness
How to use Diacriptin Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Diacriptin 0.8mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Diacriptin Tablet works
Diacriptin 0.8mg Tablet is a dopamine receptor agonist. It is used in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. It helps in reducing insulin resistance and provide better control over blood sugar level.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Diacriptin 0.8mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Diacriptin 0.8mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Diacriptin 0.8mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Diacriptin 0.8mg Tablet is usually not used during breastfeeding because it suppresses lactation.
Diacriptin 0.8mg Tablet is usually not used during breastfeeding because it suppresses lactation.
Driving
UNSAFE
Diacriptin 0.8mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Diacriptin 0.8mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Diacriptin 0.8mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Diacriptin 0.8mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Diacriptin 0.8mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Diacriptin 0.8mg Tablet is used to lower blood sugar level in adults with type 2 diabetes.
- You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) along with Diacriptin 0.8mg Tablet.
- It should be taken with or after food to avoid side effects such as nausea or indigestion.
- To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Diacriptin 0.8mg Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) may occur when taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or on delaying/skipping a meal. Carry a sugar source with you for immediate relief.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Ergolines
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Dopamine agonists-Hyperprolactinemia
Interaction with drugs
Taking Diacriptin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Ziprasidone may reduce efficacy of Bromocriptine.
If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor, they may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the obser
Concurrent use may increase the risk of low blood cell counts.
watch out for symptoms of Sirolimus side effects such as joint pain, headache, flushing, nausea, vomiting or weaknes
Concurrent use may cause nausea, vomiting, muscle pain and weakness, numbness, itching, and rapid or slow heartbeat.
Do not consume Cabergoline with Bromocriptine. If concurrent u
Concurrent use may increase the risk of low blood cell counts.
watch out for symptoms of Sirolimus side effects such as joint pain, headache, flushing, nausea, vomiting or weaknes
Mifepristone may raise blood levels of Bromocriptine.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Bromocriptine side effects such as nausea, headache, dizziness, fat
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Patients taking Diacriptin 0.8mg Tablet
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Twice A Day
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What are you using Diacriptin Tablet for?
Type 2 diabet*
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*Type 2 diabetes mellitus
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