The drug "Diabeton" is a hypoglycemic drug, which is a derivative of sulfonylurea. It stimulates the release of insulin from the granules of type b cells of pancreatic islets. This drug significantly increases the sensitivity of adipose tissue, muscles, liver to insulin. Thanks to this medicine, the earliest phase of insulin release, which occurs immediately after a meal, is gradually restored, and the second, later phase intensifies. The use of the drug makes sense only in patients who have preserved b-cell function.
"Diabeton" instruction: indications
The drug is prescribed to patients with the second type of diabetes, which are independent of insulin. Favorably affects the drug "Diabeton" on blood circulation. In addition, the drug prevents thrombosis and has antioxidant properties. Due to the modified release of the drug, the active substance is concentrated for one day. The drug is completely absorbed from the digestive tract, and the meal does not affect absorption in any way. Metabolism mainly occurs in the liver, and metabolites are excreted by the kidneys.
"Diabeton" instruction: method of application
Prescribe the drug only to adults. The daily dose is calculated depending on the level of glucose and the severity of the course of the disease. It can be from 0.03 grams to 0.12 grams. The exact dosage is determined only by the attending physician and purely individually. The average value that is assigned most often is about 0.06 grams. The entire dose of the medicine is taken in the morning, during breakfast.
"Diabeton" instruction: side effects
Undesirable effects may occur during treatment with Diabeton. In rare cases, vomiting, constipation, nausea, cholestaic jaundice, diarrhea, abdominal pain were observed . Sometimes there was leukopenia, agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia and anemia. Hypoglycemia and allergic reactions may also occur. If any of the listed effects is observed, you must immediately stop taking the drug and consult your doctor. The drug should be prescribed only to those patients who can eat regularly. It is important to constantly take carbohydrates, since the risk of hypoglycemia occurs when I take food too late, in small quantities, or it is food with too low a carbohydrate content.
"Diabeton" instruction: contraindications
Do not prescribe a drug for patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus, that is, insulin-dependent. Also, you can not take the medicine for severe burns, hypersensitivity and miconazole therapy. In severe cases of liver and kidney function deficiency, the drug is not prescribed. You can not be treated with the drug "Diabeton" for pregnant and lactating mothers. The medicine is contraindicated for children and suffering from diabetic ketoacidosis. In case of an overdose, hypoglycemia is observed.
The drug is produced in the form of tablets of 0.06 grams. It should be stored at a temperature not exceeding thirty degrees.
Quite a vivid effect has "Diabeton." Reviews about him in various forums are positive, the effectiveness is confirmed. However, treatment is possible only with carefully calibrated dose selection and a competent diet.
There are drugs that act in the same way as Diabeton. Analogs are Glidiab and Gliclazide
Before using the drug "Diabeton", you must always consult with a qualified specialist. This instruction is intended only for familiarization with the action of the drug. For more information, refer to the manufacturer's annotations.