Balila 25mg Capsule

Balila 25mg Capsule is used in the management of hypoglycemia. It is used to manage hypoglycemia in patients with specific medical conditions such as inoperable islet cell adenoma or carcinoma, adenomatosis, and islet cell hyperplasia. It works by inhibiting the relesase of insulin from the pancreas.

Balila 25mg Capsule may be taken with or without food. The dose will be decided by your doctor based on the severity of your condition. Take it regularly and at the same time each day for maximum benefits. Don’t stop taking it without asking your doctor. If you do, it may worsen your symptoms.

The most common side effects of this medicine are sodium and fluid retention. Patients may also experience nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, increased heart rate, and palpitation. If you experience any of this side effect that does not go away or get worse, consult with your doctor.

Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any medical conditions. Your doctor may monitor your blood glucose level regularly while on this medication. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine as it may cause harmful effects to the developing baby.

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Managing Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)

Heart Failure

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Balila 25mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Balila 25mg Capsule belongs to a group of medicines called thiazides. It works by preventing insulin release from the pancreas, helping to return the blood sugar to normal levels.

Q: What if you forget to take this medicine?
A:

Balila 25mg Capsule is used to treat a long-term condition called chronic hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level).

Before taking Balila 25mg Capsule, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney problem, or gout (pain and swelling in the toe joints).

Keep taking this medicine until your doctor tells you otherwise. Treatment with Balila 25mg Capsule is usually long-term.

Nausea usually only lasts for the first couple of weeks of treatment. Stick to a simple, well-balanced diet of non-spicy foods.

Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Balila 25mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Balila 25mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Balila 25mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Balila 25mg Capsule alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney:CAUTION

Balila 25mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Balila 25mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Balila 25mg Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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