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Rastinon
About Rastinon Products
Uses of Rastinon Products
Tolbutamide is used in adults to control blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes (non-insulin dependent) which cannot be controlled by diet and exercise alone.
.Rastinon Products side effects
Severe
Side Effects of Rastinon are Nausea, Jaundice, Severe hypoglycemia, Adrenal insufficiency, Stomach fullness, Heartburm, Allergic skin condition, Porphyria cutanea tarda, Photosensitivity, Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes), Agranulocytosis (deficiency of granulocytes in the blood), Low blood platelets, Hemolytic anemia, Aplastic anemia, Hepatic porphyria, Disulfiram-alcohol reaction, Reduced radioactive iodine uptake.
How Rastinon Products work
Tolbutamide is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower blood glucose.
Patient Concerns about Rastinon Products
Frequently asked questions about Rastinon Products
Frequently asked questions about Tolbutamide
Q. Is Rastinon 500mg Tablet safe for kidneys?
Rastinon 500mg Tablet does not affect kidneys in patients with normal kidney function. However, its use should be avoided in patients with severe kidney disease since Rastinon 500mg Tablet is principally eliminated by the kidneys.
Q. Who should not take Rastinon 500mg Tablet?
Rastinon 500mg Tablet should be avoided by patients who are allergic to it, have severe kidney or liver disease, have G6PD-deficiency (an inherited condition affecting red blood cells), or are due to have surgery. Along with that, patients who are trying to get pregnant, are pregnant, or breastfeeding, or have insulin-dependent diabetes (type 1 diabetes mellitus) should also avoid taking Rastinon 500mg Tablet.
Q. How long does it take for Rastinon 500mg Tablet to start working?
Rastinon 500mg Tablet takes about 2 to 3 hours to reduce blood sugar levels. You may not feel any difference, but this does not mean it is not working. So, continue the medication as directed by your doctor and if you have any concerns, discuss it with your doctor.
Q. Why should Rastinon 500mg Tablet be cautiously used in elderly patients?
Rastinon 500mg Tablet should be used with extra caution in elderly patients because they are at high risk of getting low blood sugar (hypoglycemic event).
Q. Is Rastinon 500mg Tablet useful in the management for prediabetes?
The Rastinon 500mg Tablet is not used for the management of prediabetes, a condition with blood glucose levels higher than normal but not high enough to label you as diabetic. There are clinical studies available, but the evidence is not strong enough for its use in prediabetes.
Q. How is Rastinon 500mg Tablet different from teneligliptin?
Both Rastinon 500mg Tablet and teneligliptin are antidiabetic medicines and control blood sugar levels effectively. However, they work in different ways and have a different mechanism of action and side effects. Rastinon 500mg Tablet commonly causes hypoglycemia and weight gain while teneligliptin causes headache and nasopharyngitis. Teneligliptin causes hypoglycemia when used along with insulin or sulfonylureas and does not cause weight gain.
Q. Can I skip Rastinon 500mg Tablet for a few days?
No, Rastinon 500mg Tablet should not be skipped, as it can make your diabetes worse. If you miss the dose by mistake, take it as soon as you remember.
Q. Can I take Rastinon 500mg Tablet if I have a sulfa allergy?
Use of Rastinon 500mg Tablet should be avoided if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to sulfonylureas or sulfonamides or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
Q. Does Rastinon 500mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Yes, Rastinon 500mg Tablet can cause weight gain. It is advisable to closely monitor your diet and do regular exercise while taking this medicine. Avoid skipping your meals as it can cause very low blood sugar levels and you may end up snacking or taking a lot of sugars.
Q. Is there any benefit of taking Rastinon 500mg Tablet with insulin?
Rastinon 500mg Tablet, when used with insulin, can help to control high blood sugar levels. Taking them together can help to lower the dose of insulin but there could also be an increased risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels). Dose of these medicines may need to be adjusted along with regular blood sugar level monitoring. Please consult your doctor if you have any doubts and follow your doctor's instructions carefully to get maximum benefit of Rastinon 500mg Tablet.
Q. Is Rastinon 500mg Tablet a Thiazolidinedione?
No, Rastinon 500mg Tablet is not a Thiazolidinedione, it is a sulfonylurea. However, both are antidiabetic medicines but belong to a different group of medicines.
Q. Is Rastinon 500mg Tablet useful in the management of gestational diabetes?
Rastinon 500mg Tablet is not advised to be used for the management of gestational diabetes. Use of Insulin is advised during pregnancy to control the blood glucose levels. However, do not start taking Rastinon 500mg Tablet without otherwise prescribed by the doctor.
Q. Does Rastinon 500mg Tablet cause hair loss?
No, hair loss is not seen with the use of Rastinon 500mg Tablet. However, diabetes itself can lead to hair loss. Talk to your doctor if you have excessive hair loss as it could be due to some other underlying condition or it could be a sign of your diabetes getting worsened.
Q. Is it safe to take Rastinon 500mg Tablet with pioglitazone?
Yes, it is safe to take Rastinon 500mg Tablet with Pioglitazone in patients with diabetes mellitus. Together they can control your blood sugar levels, lower plasma lipid levels and improve blood pressure. However, the risk of very low blood sugar levels can increase and the dose of these medicines may need to be adjusted.
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