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Diabinese |
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- Description - |
Diabinese is an oral antidiabetic medication used to treat type 2 (non-insulin-dependent)diabetes. Diabetes occurs when the body fails to produce enough insulin or is unable to use itproperly. Insulin is believed to work by helping sugar penetrate the cell wall so it can be usedby the cell.
There are two forms of diabetes: type 1 insulin-dependent and type 2non-insulin-dependent. Type 1 usually requires insulin injection for life,while type 2 diabetes can usually be treated by dietary changes and oral antidiabeticmedications such as Diabinese. Apparently, Diabinese controls diabetes bystimulating the pancreas to secrete more insulin. Occasionally, type 2 diabetics must take insulininjections on a temporary basis, especially during stressful periods or times of illness. |
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Diarrhea,hunger,itching,loss of appetite,nausea,stomach upset,vomiting |
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Anabolic steroids
Aspirin in large doses
Barbiturates such as Seconal
Beta-blocking blood pressure medications such as Inderal and Tenormin
Calcium-blocking blood pressure medications such as Cardizem and Procardia
Chloramphenicol (Chloromycetin)
Coumarin (Coumadin)
Diuretics such as Diuril and HydroDIURIL
Epinephrine (EpiPen)
Estrogen medications such as Premarin
Isoniazid (Nydrazid)
Major tranquilizers such as Mellaril and Thorazine
MAO inhibitor-type antidepressants such as Nardil and Parnate
Nicotinic acid (Niacor, Niaspan)
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents such as Advil, Motrin, Naprosyn, and Nuprin
Oral contraceptives
Phenothiazines
Phenylbutazone
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
Probenecid (Benemid)
Steroids such as prednisone
Sulfa drugs such as Bactrim and Septra
Thyroid medications such as Synthroid
Avoid alcohol since excessive alcohol consumption can cause low blood sugar, breathlessness,and facial flushing.
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- Manufacturer - |
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Pfizer U.S. Pharmaceuticals Group |
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235 East 42nd Street |
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New York, NY 10017-5755 |
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USA |
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