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Edumin 50mg Tablet

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Salt Composition : Diazoxide

Manufacturer : EKAM PHARMA

Origin of Medicine : India

MRP: ₹2500
Price : ₹2135
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Introduction to Edumin 50mg Tablet

Edumin 50mg tablet contains an active component of diazoxide. It belongs to the class of medications known as thiazides. This medicine is used when your blood sugar level is very low for a long period. This condition is known as intractable hypoglycemia, which causes low sugar levels in your blood due to an increased amount of the hormone insulin by the pancreas. It is critical to take this medication because very low blood sugar levels can cause unexpected changes in your body, including coma. 

Do not take this medicine for treating temporary low blood sugar caused by diet or if you are allergic to diazoxide or other thiazide drugs, such as bendrofluazide. Tell your doctor if you have heart disorders because this medicine can cause significant water retention in your body, possibly leading to heart failure. Inform your doctor if you are intolerant to lactose or milk sugar because this tablet contains lactose as one of the components. Before taking this medication, check with your doctor if you have heart, liver, or kidney problems. Inform your doctor if you have a history of gout (pain and swelling of joints due to increased uric acid level in your blood). Do not take this medicine with other medications unless advised by your doctor. Always give your doctor a detailed account of your medical history and medications.


Uses of Edumin 50mg Tablet

  • Management of low blood sugar levels due to specific conditions

Therapeutic Effects of Edumin 50mg Tablet

Edumin 50mg tablet works by inhibiting the release of insulin secretion from the pancreas by activating the potassium channels in the cell membrane, thereby increasing the blood sugar level.


Interaction of Edumin 50mg Tablet with other drugs

Inform your doctor about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products you take or have taken before the treatment. Certain medications may interact with edumin 50mg tablet and cause undesirable side effects. 

Inform your doctor if you are taking water pills (diuretics) such as frusemide, blood pressure lowering medicines such as propranolol, methyldopa, or captopril, or blood thinning medicines such as warfarin since this tablet can increase the effect of these medicines. Inform your doctor if you are under steroidal therapy or taking oral contraceptives since this tablet can cause high blood sugar levels when taken with these medicines. Inform your doctor if you are taking any medicines for epilepsy (abnormal electrical signals produced by the damaged brain cells), such as phenytoin, since this medication can reduce the effect of phenytoin.


More Information about Edumin 50mg Tablet

  • Keep out of sight and reach of children.
  • Store at room temperature (25°C).
  • Do not take edumin 50mg tablet after the expiry date.
  • Do not dispose of the medication in wastewater or household waste. Always return to the pharmacy when you no longer require the medication.

How to consume Edumin 50mg Tablet

Take Edumin 50mg tablet exactly as directed by your doctor. Your doctor will determine the appropriate dose and frequency based on your medical condition and other factors. Do not crush or chew the tablets. Do not double the dose to compensate for a missing dose. If you take too much of this tablet accidentally, seek medical attention immediately because overdosage of this tablet may cause high blood sugar levels and low blood pressure. Do not discontinue the medication unless instructed to do so by your doctor.


Safety Advices for Edumin 50mg Tablet

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Pregnancy

  

Edumin 50mg tablet causes hair loss and some undesirable side effects in newborn babies when taken during pregnancy. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or think you may be pregnant before starting this medication.

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Breast Feeding

  

Limited information is available regarding the potential risks associated with using edumin 50mg tablet during breastfeeding. Consult your healthcare provider before taking this medication.

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Lungs

  

It is unknown whether edumin 50mg tablet is safe for persons suffering from lung disease. Inform your doctor if you have any lung disease before starting the treatment.

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Liver

  

Tell your doctor if you have any liver disorder before taking edumin 50mg tablet. Dose adjustments are done based on the severity of your disease by your healthcare provider.

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Alcohol

  

It is unknown whether drinking alcohol while taking edumin 50mg tablet is safe. Please consult your doctor for more advice.

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Driving

  

Edumin 50mg tablet can cause dizziness, difficulty moving, blurred vision, and temporary cataracts. If any of these occur, do not drive or use heavy machinery.


Side Effects of Edumin 50mg Tablet

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

Serious

  • Feeling faint or dizzy, especially upon standing up
  • Arm/leg/hand/foot swelling
  • Unexpected weight gain
  • Shortness of breath
  • Unusual tiredness

Common

  • High blood sugar
  • Water retention
  • Low blood platelets
  • Increased heart rate
  • Increased hair growth
  • Nausea

Word of Advice

Be sure to keep up with your regular appointments and check-ups throughout your treatment, as your doctor will need to monitor your blood sugar levels and blood pressure to assess the effectiveness of the medicine. Follow the dietary regimen recommended by your doctor during the treatment. Water retention is one of the common side effects caused by this medication; therefore, your physician may prescribe water pills known as diuretics to remove excess water from your body. In addition, your doctor may prescribe a potassium supplement to prevent your potassium level from dropping.

If you have certain types of pancreatic tumors that produce excessive insulin, or your child has ‘leucine-sensitive hypoglycemia’ (a condition that causes low blood sugar levels provoked by protein meals), your doctor may increase the frequency and dose of this medication. Always ask the doctor's advice if you have any concerns before taking this medication. Do not self-administer this medication without a doctor's prescription.


FAQs

Q 1. Should I take edumin 50mg tablet before or after a meal?

Edumin 50mg tablet can be taken before or after the meal. Always take this medication by mouth exactly as directed by your doctor.

Q 2. What is the most common side effect of edumin 50mg tablet?

Water retention is the most common side effect of edumin 50mg, which is usually treated by taking diuretics (water pills) prescribed by your doctor.

Q 3. Can I take edumin 50mg tablet to treat occasional low blood sugar?

No, edumin 50mg should not be used to treat occasional low blood sugar caused by diet. Do not take this medicine on your own without a doctor's advice.

Q 4. How often should I take edumin 50mg tablet?

Your doctor chooses the dose and frequency of edumin 50mg tablet based on your body weight. Your doctor may decide to increase your dose when needed and tolerated by your body. Always take this tablet exactly as directed by your healthcare provider.

Q 5. Can edumin 50mg tablet cause diabetes?

Yes, rarely, edumin 50mg tablet can cause a rapid increase in blood sugar level, associated with ketogenesis (excess production of ketones), mimicking the condition of diabetes. This can be serious but usually treatable.


Fact Box of Edumin 50mg Tablet

Molecule Name: Diazoxide Therapeutic class: Antihypertensive agent
Pharmacological class:  VasodilatorIndications: Hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia/ Interactable hypoglycemia

References

  1. RPH Pharma, Electronics Medicines Compendium (EMC), [Revised on April 2021], [Accessed on 6th Sep 2023], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.9136.pdf
  2. Teva, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), [Revised on Sep 2015], [Accessed on 6th Sep 2023], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2015/017453s020lbl.pdf
  3. Goodman & Gilman’s, The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, Endocrine Pancreas and Pharmacotherapy of Diabetes Mellitus and Hypoglycemia, 12th edition, 2011, 887.
  4. KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Insulin, oral hypoglycemics and glucagon, 7th edition, 2013, 281.

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