SA Rapid 0.5mg Tablet

SA Rapid 0.5mg Tablet is used to lower blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is usually prescribed along with other diabetes medicines to achieve adequate blood sugar control. It also prevents serious complications of diabetes like kidney damage and blindness. SA Rapid 0.5mg Tablet is normally prescribed when diet and exercise alone or other medicines have not been enough to control your blood sugar level. It works best when taken before meals. The dose will depend on your condition, and blood sugar levels, but you should take it as advised by your doctor. Take SA Rapid 0.5mg Tablet regularly, at the same time each day, to get the most benefit and you should not stop unless your doctor recommends it. It is controlling your blood sugar levels and helping to prevent serious complications in the future. It is important to stay on the diet and exercise program recommended by your doctor while taking this medicine. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes. The most common side effects of this medicine is hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels). You can carry sugar or glucose candy to control low blood sugar levels. Other common side effects that may be seen while taking this medicine include abdominal pain, inflammation of sinus, joint pain, back pain, nausea, and diarrhea. Contact your doctor if the side effects worry you or if they do not go away. Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have ever had kidney disease, heart or pancreas problems, or if you drink a lot of alcohol. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Some other medicines you are taking may interfere with it so make sure your doctor knows about all the other medicines you are taking. Limit your alcohol intake while taking this medicine because it can increase your risk of developing low blood sugar levels. You may need regular tests such as kidney function and blood glucose levels to check that the medicine is working properly.

• Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

SA Rapid 0.5mg Tablet is an anti-diabetic medication. It increases the amount of insulin released by the pancreas which prevents blood glucose from rising very high after meals.

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. SA Rapid 0.5mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

• Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
• Abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Back pain
• Joint pain
• Upper respiratory tract infection
• Headache
• Sinus inflammation

AlcoholUNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with SA Rapid 0.5mg Tablet.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SA Rapid 0.5mg 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 feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SA Rapid 0.5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

DrivingCAUTION

Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

KidneyCAUTION

SA Rapid 0.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of SA Rapid 0.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

LiverCAUTION

SA Rapid 0.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of SA Rapid 0.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of SA Rapid 0.5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

If you miss a dose of SA Rapid 0.5mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\\n

Chemical Class

Meglitinide Derivative

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Anti diabetic

Action Class

Meglitinides (Insulin Secretogogues)