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Common side effects include: dizziness, stomach upset, diarrhea. For a full list of information
Side Effects:
Apart from the list of Diamide uses, there could be certain side-effects associated with the usage of the medication. Please refer to the list below:-
diarrhea
Nausea
Stomach upset
Hypoglycaemia
Dizziness
Hunger
Transient visual disturbances
Occasional disturbances of liver function test
Lactic acidosis
While some these symptoms are more common, there are a few rare symptoms that could also occur. If you are feeling any other symptoms (whether it is mentioned in the above list or not), please consult with a doctor immediately. Please, consult with a doctor if you are having rashes or blurry visions. Report if you experience any other symptoms as the above list may not be exhaustive. These symptoms become more prominent as when one is undergoing a long term therapy with this medication.
Do not take this if you are allergic to the medicine or its composition. If you're unsure, check with us or your doctor.
Severe allergic reactions such as severe rash, severe itchiness and fever, swollen throat, face, eyelids or lips can happen. Stop taking this medication and speak to your doctor immediately if you experience these symptoms. This reaction may start soon after you first take the medicine, or it might start later.
Other important information for pregnant women/children/elderly users, please
Alcohol Warning(Not Advisable)
Diamide 5mg/500mg Tablet 10s (strip) is known to have an effect similar to a drug called disulfiram, which is used to curb chronic alcoholism. It renders the patient being acutely sensitive to alcohol and feeling unwell.It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Diamide 5mg/500mg Tablet 10s (strip). Alcohol intoxication can increase the risk of lactic acidosis particularly in case of fasting, malnutrition or hepatic impairment.
Pregnancy Warning(Not Safe)
Diamide 5mg/500mg Tablet 10s (strip) may be unsafe to use during pregnancy as animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus and human studies also showed some adverse effect. Therefore, please consult your doctor to discuss the benefits over the risks of taking sulfonylurea due to their chance of having too low blood sugar.Diamide 5mg/500mg Tablet 10s (strip) should be safe to use during pregnancy because either animal or human studies have not shown any adverse effects on the fetus, however, uncontrolled hyperglycemia in people with PCOS can increase the risk of congenital abnormalities and intrauterine death.
Breastfeeding Warning(Not Advisable)
Diamide 5mg/500mg Tablet 10s (strip) being excreted into the breast milk has not been made certain but the risk of having a baby with too low blood sugar cannot be excluded. Therefore, it isn't safe for breastfeeding.Limited human studies suggest that Diamide 5mg/500mg Tablet 10s (strip) does not represent a significant risk to the baby when used during pregnancy. In regards to limited data, please consult your doctor to decide on discontinuation of breastfeeding or Diamide 5mg/500mg Tablet 10s (strip).
Driving Warning (Generally Safe)
Diamide 5mg/500mg Tablet 10s (strip) usually does not affect the ability to drive. Do not drive unless you are feeling well.Diamide 5mg/500mg Tablet 10s (strip) usually does not affect the ability to drive. Do not drive unless you are feeling well.
Kidney Warning(High Risk)
Diamide 5mg/500mg Tablet 10s (strip) requires dose adjustment for patients with mild to moderate kidney disease as it is partially excreted in the urine. Please consult your doctor. Patients with severe kidney disease are contraindicated from taking Diamide 5mg/500mg Tablet 10s (strip).Diamide 5mg/500mg Tablet 10s (strip) is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease, especially in patients with creatinine clearance less than 60mL/min. Patients with severe kidney disease has high risk to get lactic acidosis. Dose adjustment of Diamide 5mg/500mg Tablet 10s (strip) and regular check up to monitor renal function may be needed. Please consult your doctor before consumption.
Liver Warning(Use With Care)
Diamide 5mg/500mg Tablet 10s (strip) may require dose adjustments for patients with liver disease so please consult your doctor before starting Diamide 5mg/500mg Tablet 10s (strip). However, patients with severe liver disease are contraindicated from taking Diamide 5mg/500mg Tablet 10s (strip).Diamide 5mg/500mg Tablet 10s (strip) should be used with caution in patients with liver disease due to increased risk of lactic acidosis. Hence liver function test should be done before initiating Diamide 5mg/500mg Tablet 10s (strip). Discontinuation of Diamide 5mg/500mg Tablet 10s (strip) may be needed if there is deterioration of liver function. Please consult your doctor.
Recommended dosage: Adult: Take dosage as directed by your doctor. Not recommended for children.
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This medicine is for oral use only. Swallow this medication as a whole with water. Do not chew, crush or break it. It is better to take this medication at a fixed time each day if it is indicated for everyday use.
As with all medications, you may experience some side effects. Not everyone experiences it. This is not a cause for concern. However, it is so that you are aware of it.
Apart from the list of Diamide uses, there could be certain side-effects associated with the usage of the medication. Please refer to the list below:-
diarrhea
Nausea
Stomach upset
Hypoglycaemia
Dizziness
Hunger
Transient visual disturbances
Occasional disturbances of liver function test
Lactic acidosis
While some these symptoms are more common, there are a few rare symptoms that could also occur. If you are feeling any other symptoms (whether it is mentioned in the above list or not), please consult with a doctor immediately. Please, consult with a doctor if you are having rashes or blurry visions. Report if you experience any other symptoms as the above list may not be exhaustive. These symptoms become more prominent as when one is undergoing a long term therapy with this medication.
Precautionary Steps of Diamide 5mg/500mg Tablet 10s (strip)
Please consult a doctor especially before taking Diamide. If you have any of the following conditions & contraindications:-
Allergy to Diamide or any of its components
Hypersensitivity
Liver Disease
Kidney problems
Congestive heart failure
Alcoholism
History of heart attack or stroke
Asthma or other breathing problems
Thyroid problems
Breastfeeding
It is not recommended for children & Neonates. Please keep it out of reach from them
Please stop using this medication if you are experiencing these symptoms and conditions.
Diamide Drug Interactions
Drug to drug interaction reaction of Diamide varies from a person to another person. It is advisable to check with your doctor about all the possible drug interactions before starting the medication.
Alcohol
Salicylates
Long acting sulfonamides
Antifungals
Warfarin
Fluoxetine
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
This is an incomprehensive list of drug-to-drug interactions and conditions that might interfere with Diamide function. Do inform your doctor about all your current medications prior to consuming this drug.
Keep the following precautions in mind as well:-
Tell your doctor if you have any other diseases or if you are taking any other medication
Alcohol Warning (Not Advisable)
Diamide 5mg/500mg Tablet 10s (strip) is known to have an effect similar to a drug called disulfiram, which is used to curb chronic alcoholism. It renders the patient being acutely sensitive to alcohol and feeling unwell.It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Diamide 5mg/500mg Tablet 10s (strip). Alcohol intoxication can increase the risk of lactic acidosis particularly in case of fasting, malnutrition or hepatic impairment.
Pregnancy Warning (Not Safe)
Diamide 5mg/500mg Tablet 10s (strip) may be unsafe to use during pregnancy as animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus and human studies also showed some adverse effect. Therefore, please consult your doctor to discuss the benefits over the risks of taking sulfonylurea due to their chance of having too low blood sugar.Diamide 5mg/500mg Tablet 10s (strip) should be safe to use during pregnancy because either animal or human studies have not shown any adverse effects on the fetus, however, uncontrolled hyperglycemia in people with PCOS can increase the risk of congenital abnormalities and intrauterine death.
Breastfeeding Warning (Not Advisable)
Diamide 5mg/500mg Tablet 10s (strip) being excreted into the breast milk has not been made certain but the risk of having a baby with too low blood sugar cannot be excluded. Therefore, it isn't safe for breastfeeding.Limited human studies suggest that Diamide 5mg/500mg Tablet 10s (strip) does not represent a significant risk to the baby when used during pregnancy. In regards to limited data, please consult your doctor to decide on discontinuation of breastfeeding or Diamide 5mg/500mg Tablet 10s (strip).
Driving Warning (Generally Safe)
Diamide 5mg/500mg Tablet 10s (strip) usually does not affect the ability to drive. Do not drive unless you are feeling well.Diamide 5mg/500mg Tablet 10s (strip) usually does not affect the ability to drive. Do not drive unless you are feeling well.
Kidney Warning (High Risk)
Diamide 5mg/500mg Tablet 10s (strip) requires dose adjustment for patients with mild to moderate kidney disease as it is partially excreted in the urine. Please consult your doctor. Patients with severe kidney disease are contraindicated from taking Diamide 5mg/500mg Tablet 10s (strip).Diamide 5mg/500mg Tablet 10s (strip) is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease, especially in patients with creatinine clearance less than 60mL/min. Patients with severe kidney disease has high risk to get lactic acidosis. Dose adjustment of Diamide 5mg/500mg Tablet 10s (strip) and regular check up to monitor renal function may be needed. Please consult your doctor before consumption.
Liver Warning (Use With Care)
Diamide 5mg/500mg Tablet 10s (strip) may require dose adjustments for patients with liver disease so please consult your doctor before starting Diamide 5mg/500mg Tablet 10s (strip). However, patients with severe liver disease are contraindicated from taking Diamide 5mg/500mg Tablet 10s (strip).Diamide 5mg/500mg Tablet 10s (strip) should be used with caution in patients with liver disease due to increased risk of lactic acidosis. Hence liver function test should be done before initiating Diamide 5mg/500mg Tablet 10s (strip). Discontinuation of Diamide 5mg/500mg Tablet 10s (strip) may be needed if there is deterioration of liver function. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
It is usually taken with first meal of the day (usually breakfast).Take it regularly. Avoid using heavy equipment or driving while taking it. Do not use it together with other antidiabetic medication and alcohol. It may cause hypoglycemic symptoms. Do not miss meal after taking it.This may lead to hypoglycemia. Carry sweet food or fruit juice for symptom relief like cold sweats, pale skin, trembling, and anxiety which may due to hypoglycemia. Your doctor may perform routine liver tests. Report any symptoms you have, such as stomach discomfort, decreased appetite, or skin that appears yellow (jaundice).Inform your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems and if you pregnant or planning for pregnancy.
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Information last updated on: Sun Nov 03 2024 11:45:07 GMT+0800 (Malaysia Time) The product images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the product.
The content provided on this webpage is to provide information only, to be fully-interpreted by a medical professional, and not intended as a guide to make purchase decisions, or a substitute to advice of a medical professional. Effectiveness and side effects of medication may differ from individual to individual. We do not encourage any customer to self-diagnose and/or self-medicate. Patients should always consult a medical professional before taking or using any medication. The content provided here is non-exhaustive and may not cover all aspects of the medication. Our service should only be used to support the doctor-patient dynamic, not replace it.
The fulfilment of prescription medication is subject to our review of a prescription issued by a Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) registered doctor. If required, we will provide a tele-consult service with one of our registered panel doctors. This is not an advertisement of a medicine as such an advertisement would require prior approval from the Medicines Advertisement Board of Malaysia. Diamide 5mg/500mg Tablet 10s (strip) is available in many areas in Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur, Bukit Bintang, Titiwangsa, Setiawangsa, Wangsa Maju, Kepong, Segambut, Bandar Tun Razak, Cheras, Subang Jaya, Petaling Jaya, Mont Kiara, Puchong, Bandar Sunway, TTDI, Seri Kembangan, Klang, Bukit Tinggi, Damansara, Sentul, Penang, George Town, Jelutong, Gelugor, Bayan Baru, Bandar Baru Air Itam, Sungai Ara, Bukit Mertajam, Butterworth, Perai, Johor Bahru, Skudai, Bukit Indah, Gelang Patah, Senai, Pasir Gudang, Taman Daya, Taman Molek, Taman Perling, Tebrau, Danga Bay, Larkin, Nusajaya, Pontian, Masai, Setia Tropika, Desaru, Tampoi.
Diamide 5mg/500mg Tablet 10s (strip) is available at many places in Singapore. Ang Mo Kio, Alexandra, Admiralty, Bedok, Bishan, Bukit Batok, Bukit Merah, Bukit Panjang, Bukit Timah, Boat Quay, Buona Vista, Beach Road, Bugis, Balestier, Boon Lay, Central Area, Choa Chu Kang, Clementi, Chinatown, Commonwealt, City Hall, Clarke Quay, Changi Airport, Changi Village, Clementi Park, Dairy Farm, Eunos, East Coast, Farrer Park, Geylang, Hougang, Harbourfront, Holland, Jurong, Jurong East, Jurong West, Kallang/ Whampoa, Lim Chu Kang, Marine Parade, Marina, Macpherson, Mandai, Newton, Novena, Orchard, Pasir Ris, Punggol, Potong Pasir, Paya Lebar, Queenstown, Raffles Place, Rochor, River Valley, Sembawang, Sengkang, Serangoon, Serangoon Rd, Seletar, Tampines, Toa Payoh, Tanjong Pagar, Telok Blangah, Tanglin, Thomson, Tuas, Tengah, Upper East Coast, Upper Bukit Timah, Upper Thomson, Woodlands, West Coast, Yishun, Yio Chu Kang.
