DIACRIPTIN M 0.8MG/500MG TAB

Overview

DIACRIPTIN M 0.8MG/500MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.

DIACRIPTIN M 0.8MG/500MG TAB is composed of: METFORMIN (500.0 MG), BROMOCRIPTINE (0.8 MG)

Metformin is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels.Metformin is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.It works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying sugar (glucose) absorption from intestines and increasing the body’s sensitivity to insulin.


Bromocriptine is a medication used to treat Type 2 Diabetes melitus, Acromegaly, Hyperprolactinemia and Parkinson’s disease. It belongs to the class of drugs known as Dopamine receptor agonists.
It treats hyper prolactinemia by decreasing the amount of Prolactin in the body.
It treats Acromegaly by decreasing the amount of growth harmone in the body.
It treats Parkinson’s disease by acting like Dopamine that is affecting the brain processes that control movement.
Common side effects of Bromocriptine includes Nausea, Headache, Drowsiness and Dizziness.

Usage

METFORMIN is generally used to treat: Diabetes Type 2
METFORMIN can address symptoms like: Eyes Blurred Vision, Feet Burn, Weight Loss (unintentional)

BROMOCRIPTINE is generally used to treat: Acromegaly, Parkinson’s Disease, Hyperprolactinaemia
BROMOCRIPTINE can address symptoms like: Fatigue (tiredness), Dizziness, Anxiety, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Head Headache

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

How Do I Take It?

DIACRIPTIN M 0.8MG/500MG TAB is generally taken With Food.

Precautions for DIACRIPTIN M 0.8MG/500MG TAB and its Constituents


  • You should not use metformin if you have severe kidney disease or diabetic ketoacidosis.
  • You should not use metformin if you are allergic to it.
  • Take metformin exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
  • Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
  • Take metformin with a meal.
  • Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet. Swallow the tablet whole.
  • Your blood sugar will need to be checked often, and you may need other blood tests at your doctor’s office.
  • Your doctor may have you take extra vitamin B12 while you are taking this medicine.
  • It may lead to dehydration; drink plenty of water to avoid this problem.
  • Avoid excess dosage.

Caution should be exercised in the patients with the history of  Heart disease, Raynaud’s syndrome, Mental illness, Low blood pressure and kidney or liver disease.
It may cause dizziness, Nausea, Sweating and fainting when you get up too quickly from lying position. To avoid this problem get up slowly from bed.
Use proper contraception methods to prevent pregnancy while taking this medication.
It can decrease blood circulation in the fingers and toes especially during exposure of cold. Keep hands and feet warm during cold weather.

Symptoms of Overdosage

BROMOCRIPTINE over-dosage can result in: Nausea, Vomit, Constipation, Hallucinations, Confusion, Drowsiness

Common Side-Effects

METFORMIN : Diarrhoea, Joint Pain, Skin Rash, Anxiety, Depression, Night Terrors, Seizure, Change In Stools, Unusual Taste In Mouth, Abdomen Discomfort, Cough, Fever, Chills, Body Discomfort, Lower Back Pain, Drowsiness, Chest Discomfort, Confusion, Pale Skin, Labored Breathing, Head Headache, Body Excessive Sweating, Slurred Speech, Shortness Of Breath, Fatigue (tiredness), Body Loss Of Movement, Runny Nose, Sneezing
BROMOCRIPTINE : Hypotension, Insomnia, Dyspepsia, Anorexia Nervosa, Diarrhoea, Heart Arrhythmias, Dizziness, Nausea

Serious Side-Effects

METFORMIN : Indigestion, Heartburn, Breathlessness, Eyes Blurred Vision, Rapid Breathing, Pain With Urination, Belching, Abdomen Bloating Or Fullness, Increased Passing Gas, Loss Of Appetite, Abdomen Upset Stomach
BROMOCRIPTINE : Depression, Anxiety, Ataxia, Pericarditis, Bradycardia, Confusion, Hearing Loss

Rare Side-Effects

METFORMIN : Difficulty Concentrating, Unusual Behavior, Restless (tossing And Turning) Sleep
BROMOCRIPTINE : Urinary Incontinence, Melanoma, Hallucination, Loss Of Appetite, Lower Back Pain, Runny Nose, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Fainting, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Food Interactions



Nicotine may increase the effects of bromocriptine in narrowing the blood vessels and decreasing the blood flow.

Disease Interactions

BROMOCRIPTINE can interfere with: Psychosis, Depression, Hypotension, Cardiac Arrest

Technical Classification

METFORMIN is categorized as: NON-SULFONYLUREAS / ANTIDIABETIC AGENTS / METABOLIC AGENTS
BROMOCRIPTINE is categorized as:
  • DOPAMINERGIC ANTIPARKINSONISM AGENTS / ANTIPARKINSON AGENTS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS
  • PROLACTIN INHIBITORS / HORMONES

Available Alternatives for DIACRIPTIN M 0.8MG/500MG TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

DIACRIPTIN M 0.8MG/500MG TABINR 99 for 10 TABLETSMETFORMIN 500.0 MG, BROMOCRIPTINE 0.8 MG