- Type II DM:
- Initially 2.5-5mg daily
- Max 40mg/day
Tablet: 5mg
- Given 30 min before meals
Sulfonylurea
It stimulates pancreatic islet beta cell insulin release and increases insulin receptor sensitivity
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Hypoglycemia
- Dizziness
- Nervousness
- Tremor
- Flatulence
- Headache
- Drowsiness
- Rash
- Pruritus
- Photosensitivity
- Hypersensitivity to components or sulfa allergy
- Type I DM
- Diabetic ketoacidosis with or without coma
None restricted
Drug Status
| Availability | Prescription only |
| Pregnancy | Category C |
| Breastfeeding | Not recommended |
| Schedule | Not controlled |
| BRAND NAME | STRENGTH | FORMULATION | PACK SIZE | MANUFACTURER | DISTRIBUTOR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diactin | 5mg | Tablet | 100’s | Beximco Pharma | Madawa Pharma |
| Glipistin | 5mg | Tablet | 30’s | Galaxy Pharma | Galaxy Pharma |