EDUMIN 50MG TABLET

Introduction: 

Edumin 50mg Tablet contains the active constituent diazoxide. It is used to manage hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels) due to hyperinsulinism (increase in the amount of the hormone insulin, being produced the pancreas) associated with certain medical conditions. Very low blood sugar may result in unusual behavior, sweating, fast pulse and can lead to coma. Before taking this medicine, consult your doctor if you have heart problems, kidney problems, history of gout (high uric acid in blood) or you have been told you have low plasma proteins in blood. 

Talk to your doctor if you are intolerant to sugars, pregnant, planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Edumin 50mg Tablet. Your doctor will regularly check your blood pressure. This medicine causes the body to retain water. Your doctor may prescribe another medicine called diuretic to get rid of this water and potassium supplement to stop your potassium levels going too low. Do not skip or double the dose.

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Uses of Edumin 50mg Tablet:

• Management of hypoglycemia due to hyperinsulinism

How Edumin 50mg Tablet works: 

Edumin 50mg Tablet inhibits insulin release from pancreas, by opening potassium channels in the beta cell membrane and increases the sugar levels in the blood.

Interactions with other drugs:

Inform your doctor about any medications you are taking or have taken before the treatment.

More information:

Store at 25°C. Keep out of sigh and reach of children.

References:

1. KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Insulin, oral hyperglycaemics and glucagon, 7th edition, 2013, 281.
2. RPH Pharma, Electronics Medicines Compendium (emc), [ Revised on Dec 2017], [ Accessed on April 2021], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.9136.pdf
3. Teva, US Food and Drug Administration, [ Revised on Sept 2015], [ Accessed on April 2021], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2015/017453s020lbl.pdf

How to use Edumin 50mg Tablet:

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Do not crush or chew the capsules. Do not skip or double the dose. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your physician.

Safety advice:

Pregnancy: 

Administration of this medicine in pregnant women may cause your new born baby to lose its hair. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant before taking Edumin 50mg Tablet.

Breastfeeding: 

Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking Edumin 50mg Tablet.

Driving: 

This medicine may make you feel faint, have difficulty walking and blurred vision. Avoid driving if you are unwell.

Others:

• Inform your doctor if you have any allergic conditions or other diseases.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medical treatment. Although all medicines can cause side effects, everyone will not get them. 

Serious:

• Feeling faint or dizziness, especially when you stand up
• High blood sugar (increased thirst, hunger, urination, weight loss, blurred vision, drowsiness, dry skin)
• Shortness of breath, swelling, rapid weight gain

Common:

• Nausea, vomiting
• Diarrhea, constipation
• Increased growth of body hair
• Palpitations
• Fluid retention
• Stomach pain
• Loss of appetite