Question 1

What is Istavel D 10/100 Tablet used for?

Accepted Answer

Istavel D 10/100 Tablet is used for adults with type 2 diabetes when sugar control is not good enough with a single medicine alone. It helps lower high blood sugar, along with diet and exercise.

Question 2

Is Istavel D 10/100 Tablet for type 1 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

No. Istavel D 10/100 Tablet should not be used in type 1 diabetes (the body makes no insulin), and it is not for treating diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).

Question 3

What serious warnings should I know upfront during Istavel D 10/100 Tablet treatment?

Accepted Answer

You should reach out to a doctor immediately if you get signs of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), like fast, deep breathing, stomach pain, vomiting, extreme thirst, unusual sleepiness, confusion, rapid weight loss, or a sweet smell on breath, urine, or sweat. This can happen even if blood sugar is not very high.

Question 4

Can Istavel D 10/100 Tablet increase the risk of infections?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Istavel D 10/100 Tablet can raise the chance of urinary tract infection (UTI) and genital yeast infection (thrush). Get help for fever, chills, burning when passing urine, back/side pain, or genital itching, discharge, or odor.

Question 5

What is Fournier’s gangrene, and why is it related to Istavel D 10/100 Tablet use?

Accepted Answer

Fournier’s gangrene can occur during Istavel D 10/100 Tablet use. It is a rare but serious infection of the area between the genitals and the anus. Get urgent care for pain, redness, swelling in that area with fever, or feeling unwell, because it needs immediate treatment.

Question 6

Can Istavel D 10/100 Tablet cause pancreatitis (inflamed pancreas)?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Pancreatitis has been reported with Istavel D 10/100 Tablet. Seek help for severe, persistent stomach pain that may extend to the back, with nausea, or vomiting.

Question 7

Can Istavel D 10/100 Tablet cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)?

Accepted Answer

Istavel D 10/100 Tablet can cause low blood sugar when taken with other sugar‑lowering medicines like sulfonylureas or insulin. Symptoms of low blood sugar include shaking, sweating, hunger, fast heartbeat, headache, vision changes, mood change, or confusion. Your doctor may lower the dose of the other medicines to reduce this risk.

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