Acetohexamide (Acetohexamide)
Overview of Acetohexamide
Acetohexamide is a first generation sulfonylurea medication used to treat Diabetes mellitus type-2,particularly in people whose diabetes cannot be controlled by diet alone.
Indication of Acetohexamide
Acetohexamide is primarily indicated in conditions like Diabetes mellitus type-ii.
Contraindication of Acetohexamide
Acetohexamide is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity,Pregnancy,Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus.
Side Effects of Acetohexamide
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Acetohexamide are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Fever, Skin reactions, Breathlessness, Hypoglycemia.
Precautions of Acetohexamide
Acetohexamide can increase the sensitivity of your skin to the sun.Keep out of sun or wear protective clothing outdoors and use a sunscreen.