Diabend, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Diabetes Type 2. The alternative uses of Diabend have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Diabend is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Diabend include Constipation, Abdominal Pain, Indigestion. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Diabend as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Diabend go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Diabend's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. In addition, Diabend's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Diabend related warnings section.
Diabend is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Diabetic Ketoacidosis as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Diabend have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Diabend have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Diabend is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Diabend is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Diabend safe for pregnant women?
Diabend should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Diabend safe during breastfeeding?
Diabend may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Diabend on the Kidneys?
Diabend may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Diabend on the Liver?
Diabend may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Diabend on the Heart?
Diabend has very mild side effects on the heart.
Diabend should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Diabend unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Diabend habit forming or addictive?
Diabend does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Diabend will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Diabend is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Diabend for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Diabend
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Diabend and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Diabend
Consumption of alcohol and Diabend together may have severe effects on your health.
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References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 272
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1314-1315