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Afdiex 5mg Tablet

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Composition Glibenclamide (5mg)

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Information about Afdiex 5mg Tablet

Uses / Indications:

Afdiex 5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is used in addition to diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Pregnancy interaction:

Afdiex 5mg Tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

Expert advice:

Helps decrease high blood sugar level and avoids long-term complications of diabetes. Take just before or with the first main meal of the day (usually breakfast). Avoid skipping meals. Exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) alongside. Learn how to identify and manage symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) such as sweating, rapid heartbeat, weakness, blurry vision, and headache, and teach your family as well. Avoid drinking alcohol.

Side Effects:

Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level), Nausea, Headache, Dizziness.

How to use:

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. Afdiex 5mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How it works:

Afdiex 5mg Tablet is an anti-diabetic medication (sulphonylurea). It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood glucose.

Faq for medicine:

Is glibenclamide same as glipizide? : No. Glibenclamide and glipizide are different medicines; however, they belong to same family of drugs called sulfonylureas|Does Afdiex play any role in the treatment of Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)? : No, Afdiex is not known to have any role in the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Also, there is no clinical evidence available regarding the same.|Why Afdiex should be cautiously used in elderly patients? : Afdiex should be used with extra caution in elderly patients because they are at high risk of getting low blood sugar (hypoglycemic event)|Is Afdiex useful in the management for prediabetes? : The Afdiex 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.|How is Afdiex different from teneligliptin? : Both Afdiex and teneligliptin are antidiabetic drugs and control blood sugar levels effectively. However, they work in different ways and have a different mechanism of action and side effects. Glimepiride commonly causes hypoglycemia and weight gain while teneligliptin causes headache and nasopharyngitis. Teneligliptin causes hypoglycemia when used along with insulins or sulfonylureas and does not cause weight gain.|Can I skip Afdiex for few days? : No, Afdiex 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.|Can I take Afdiex if I have a sulfa allergy? : Use of Afdiex should be avoided if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to sulfonylureas or sulfonamides or any of the other ingredients of this medicine|Does Afdiex cause weight gain? : Yes, Afdiex can cause weight gain. It is advisable to closely monitor your diet and do regular exercise while taking this medicine. Avoid skipping your meal as it can cause very low blood sugar levels and you may end up snacking or taking a lot of sugars.|Is there any benefit of taking Afdiex with insulin? : Afdiex, 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. Dose of these medicines may need to be adjusted along with regular blood sugar level monitoring|Is it safe to take Afdiex with liraglutide? : Yes, Afdiex and liraglutide can be taken together, as they can help in better control of blood sugar levels. However, the risk of low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) can increase. Consult your doctor as a dose adjustment of the two may be needed.|Is Afdiex a Thiazolidinedione? : No, Afdiex is not a Thiazolidinedione, it is a sulfonylurea. However, both are antidiabetic medicines but belong to a different group of medicines.|Is Afdiex useful in the management of gestational diabetes? : Afdiex 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|Does Afdiex cause hair loss? : No, hair loss is not seen with the use of Afdiex. 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.|Is it safe to take Afdiex with pioglitazone? : Yes, it is safe to take Afdiex 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.