Rastinon 500mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Rastinon 500mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It belongs to a group of medicines called sulfonylureas and helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. This helps to prevent serious complications of diabetes like kidney damage and blindness.
Rastinon 500mg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps to control blood sugar levels and thus prevent the long-term complications of diabetes. Use this medicine along with a proper diet and exercise for best results. It may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) as a side effect. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine.
Rastinon 500mg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps to control blood sugar levels and thus prevent the long-term complications of diabetes. Use this medicine along with a proper diet and exercise for best results. It may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) as a side effect. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine.
Uses of Rastinon Tablet
Benefits of Rastinon Tablet
In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Rastinon 500mg Tablet works by increasing the amount of insulin your body produces (in the pancreas). The insulin then works to lower your blood glucose level. It is usually taken once a day. You should keep taking it for as long as it is prescribed
Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life.
Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life.
Side effects of Rastinon Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Rastinon
- Nausea
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
How to use Rastinon Tablet
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. Rastinon 500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Rastinon 500mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Rastinon 500mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Rastinon 500mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Monitor the breastfed baby’s blood sugar during treatment with Rastinon 500mg Tablet
Monitor the breastfed baby’s blood sugar during treatment with Rastinon 500mg Tablet
Driving
CAUTION
Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Rastinon 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Rastinon 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Rastinon 500mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Rastinon 500mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Rastinon 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Rastinon 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Rastinon 500mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Rastinon 500mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
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Quick tips
- Take it shortly before or with the first main meal of the day (usually breakfast). Avoid skipping meals.
- Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Rastinon 500mg Tablet affects you.
- It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
- Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor and anxiety.
- Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms, such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
Fact Box
Chemical Class
First-generation sulfonylurea Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI DIABETIC
Action Class
Sulfonylureas (Insulin Secretogogues)
Patient concerns
User feedback
What are you using Rastinon Tablet for?
Type 2 diabet*
100%
*Type 2 diabetes
How much was the improvement?
Average
100%
What were the side-effects while using Rastinon 500mg Tablet?
Headache
50%
Nausea
50%
FAQs
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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