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Generic name: Acetohexamide
Brand name: Dymelor
What is Acetohexamide?
- Acetohexamide is in a class of drugs called sulfonylureas, and is used to help control blood sugar levels. Acetohexamide is used to treat type II (noninsulin-dependent) diabetes (formerly 'adult-onset'), particularly in people whose diabetes cannot be controlled by diet alone.
- Acetohexamide increases the amount of insulin released from the pancreas and helps your body to use insulin more efficiently.The pancreas must produce insulin for this medication to work. Acetohexamide is not used to treat type I (insulin-dependent) diabetes (formerly 'juvenile-onset').
- Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent heart disease, strokes, kidney disease, circulation problems, and blindness.
How to take Acetohexamide?
- May be taken with food or milk if stomach upset occurs.
- Blood glucose levels have to be monitored on a regular basis while taking this medication.
- Take this medication at the same time(s) each day in order to maintain a constant blood level.
- Use Acetohexamide must along with a proper diet and an exercise program.
- If you take Acetohexamide once a day, take it 30 minutes before breakfast. If you take it twice a day, it is best to take it before breakfast and the evening meal.
- Do not change your dose of Acetohexamide without first talking to your doctor.
- Elderly patients over 65 years old may have a stronger reaction and need a smaller dose.
What are the side effects of Acetohexamide?
- Headache, stomach upset, loss of appetite, nausea, diarrhea or vomiting may occur as your body adjusts to the medication.
- Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects.
- Inform your doctor if you develop: itchy skin, dark urine, fever, sore throat, swelling of the hands or feet, unusual bleeding or bruising.
- This medication can cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). The symptoms include chills, cold sweat, shaking, rapid heart rate, weakness, headache, fainting. If you experience these symptoms, eat a quick source of sugar such as table sugar, orange juice, honey, non-diet soda.
- To help prevent hypoglycemia, eat meals on a regular schedule and do not skip meals.
- Symptoms of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) include confusion, drowsiness, flushing, rapid breathing, or fruity breath odor. If these symptoms occur, contact your doctor.
- This medication can increase sensitivity to sunlight.
- In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek medical attention immediately. An allergic reaction is indicated by rash, itching, swelling, dizziness or trouble breathing.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor.
Warnings and precautions while taking Acetohexamide:
- Oral hypoglycemic drugs, including Acetohexamide, have been associated with increased cardiovascular mortality. Talk to your doctor about the possible risks, benefits, and alternatives of using this drug for your condition.
- Visit your prescriber or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Learn how to monitor blood or urine sugar and urine ketones regularly.
- Check with your doctor if your blood sugar is high, you may need a change of dose of Acetohexamide.
- If you are exercising much more than usual you may need extra snacks to avoid side effects caused by low blood sugar.
- Alcohol may cause a decrease in blood sugar. Ask your doctor about the safe use of alcoholic beverages while you are taking Acetohexamide.
- If you are going to have surgery, tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are taking Acetohexamide.
- Wear a medical identification bracelet or chain to say you have diabetes, and carry a card that lists all your medications.
What to do if you take an overdose of Acetohexamide?
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include headache, sweating, shakiness, increased hunger, nervousness, changes in vision, tiredness, seizures, and loss of consciousness.
Additional caution:
- Additional monitoring of your dose or condition may be needed if you are taking ACE inhibitors, fenfluramine, dexfenfluramine, gemfibrozil, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), or phenylbutazone.
- Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Some medicines or medical conditions may interact strongly with this medicine.
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