D-Bro 0.8mg Tablet
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Product introduction
D-Bro 0.8mg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is generally used as an add-on to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control. It helps in reducing insulin resistance and provides better control over blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
D-Bro 0.8mg Tablet should be taken with food within 2 hours after waking in the morning. Keep taking this medicine, even if you feel your blood sugar levels are controlled. If you stop it without consulting your doctor, your blood sugar levels could rise and put you at risk of complications. You should remember that it is only part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, and headache. To prevent this, it is important to have regular meals and always carry a fast-acting source of glucose such as sugary food or fruit juice with you. Drinking alcohol can also increase your risk of low blood sugar levels and should be avoided. Other side effects that may be seen on taking this medicine include psychotic disorders, hallucinations, and fibrotic complications.
You should not take it if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus, if you have diabetic ketoacidosis (high levels of acid in your blood), or if you have severe kidney or liver disease. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your blood sugar levels should be checked regularly and your doctor may also advise blood tests to monitor your blood cell counts and liver function.
D-Bro 0.8mg Tablet should be taken with food within 2 hours after waking in the morning. Keep taking this medicine, even if you feel your blood sugar levels are controlled. If you stop it without consulting your doctor, your blood sugar levels could rise and put you at risk of complications. You should remember that it is only part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, and headache. To prevent this, it is important to have regular meals and always carry a fast-acting source of glucose such as sugary food or fruit juice with you. Drinking alcohol can also increase your risk of low blood sugar levels and should be avoided. Other side effects that may be seen on taking this medicine include psychotic disorders, hallucinations, and fibrotic complications.
You should not take it if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus, if you have diabetic ketoacidosis (high levels of acid in your blood), or if you have severe kidney or liver disease. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your blood sugar levels should be checked regularly and your doctor may also advise blood tests to monitor your blood cell counts and liver function.
Uses of D-Bro Tablet
Benefits of D-Bro Tablet
In Female infertility
D-Bro 0.8mg Tablet helps in the regulation of ovulation and menstruation. It is used to cause menstrual periods in women who have not reached menopause but are not having periods due to too much prolactin hormone in the body. Use the medicine as prescribed for it to be effective.
In Acromegaly
Acromegaly is a hormonal disorder that occurs due to excessive secretion of growth hormone in adults. When this happens, the bones increase in size, including those of your hands, feet, and face. D-Bro 0.8mg Tablet helps decrease the growth hormone levels, and therefore, helps in treating acromegaly and its associated effects. Take it as advised by the doctor to get the most benefits.
Side effects of D-Bro Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of D-Bro
- Nausea
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Constipation
- Inflammation of the nose
- Weakness
How to use D-Bro Tablet
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. D-Bro 0.8mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How D-Bro Tablet works
D-Bro 0.8mg Tablet is a dopamine receptor agonist. It is used in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. It helps in reducing insulin resistance and provide better control over blood sugar level.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
D-Bro 0.8mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
D-Bro 0.8mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
D-Bro 0.8mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
D-Bro 0.8mg Tablet is usually not used during breastfeeding because it suppresses lactation.
D-Bro 0.8mg Tablet is usually not used during breastfeeding because it suppresses lactation.
Driving
UNSAFE
D-Bro 0.8mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
D-Bro 0.8mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of D-Bro 0.8mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
D-Bro 0.8mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of D-Bro 0.8mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- D-Bro 0.8mg Tablet is used to lower blood sugar level in adults with type 2 diabetes.
- You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) along with D-Bro 0.8mg Tablet.
- It should be taken with or after food to avoid side effects such as nausea or indigestion.
- To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as D-Bro 0.8mg Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) may occur when taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or on delaying/skipping a meal. Carry a sugar source with you for immediate relief.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Ergolines
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Dopamine agonists-Hyperprolactinemia
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking D-Bro 0.8mg Tablet
Once A Day
71%
Twice A Day
24%
Thrice A Day
5%
What are you using D-Bro Tablet for?
Type 2 diabet*
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*Type 2 diabetes mellitus
How much was the improvement?
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Average
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What were the side-effects while using D-Bro 0.8mg Tablet?
No Side Effec*
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*No Side Effect
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Empty stomach
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