BALILA Capsule 15's

Introduction About BALILA CAPSULE

BALILA CAPSULE contains Diazoxide which belongs to the group of medicines called Hypoglycemia-manageing agents. BALILA CAPSULE is used in the management of hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) in patients affected with medical conditions such as inoperable islet cells (pancreatic cells involved in synthesizing hormones), and/or adenomatosis (rare disease characterized by multiple lesions in liver).

BALILA CAPSULE is not recommended for use in patients allergic to Diazoxide. It is also not recommended for use in patients suffering from functional hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar level due to poor nutrition/diet).

Before taking BALILA CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you suffer from gout (pain & swelling in joints), and/or have high blood pressure, liver disease, kidney disease, or heart disease.

BALILA CAPSULE is generally not recommended for use during pregnancy and in breastfeeding women unless it is considered clearly necessary.

The medicine is advised to be used with caution in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years) and in elderly patients (aged 60 years and above) after consulting the doctor.

The most common side effects of taking BALILA CAPSULE are edema (fluid retention associated with symptoms such as swelling of legs/arms, stiff joints), abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, increased heart rate, and/or pounding heartbeat. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsens.

Uses Of BALILA CAPSULE

• To manage hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) in affected individuals

How BALILA CAPSULE Works

BALILA CAPSULE works by managing release of insulin hormone from Pancreas which results in normalization of blood sugar level in the body thus managing hypoglycaemia in affected individuals.

How to use BALILA CAPSULE

Take BALILA CAPSULE as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

Side Effects Of BALILA CAPSULE

How To Manage Side Effects

Diarrhea

Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated. Try to avoid taking any medicine on your own to manage diarrhea. Consult and inform your doctor if the symptoms worsen.

Nausea And Vomiting

Take BALILA CAPSULE with/just after a meal. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating oil rich/spicy foods, sugary snacks and drinks. Avoid drinking too much liquid along with your meals, and drink slowly in between meals. Consult your doctor if the condition worsens.

Warning & Precautions

Pregnancy

Monitoring required

BALILA CAPSULE is generally not recommended for use during pregnancy unless it is considered clearly necessary. Contact your doctor before taking BALILA CAPSULE.

Breastfeeding

Monitoring required

BALILA CAPSULE is generally not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless it is considered clearly necessary. Contact your doctor before taking BALILA CAPSULE.

Driving and Using Machines

Use with Caution

Do not drive/operate machines if BALILA CAPSULE affects your ability to drive/operate machines.

Kidney

Use with Caution

BALILA CAPSULE should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease.  Consult your doctor before taking BALILA CAPSULE.

Liver

Use with Caution

BALILA CAPSULE should be used with caution patients with liver disease as safety and effectiveness of the medicine is not known. Consult your doctor before taking BALILA CAPSULE.

Allergy

Contraindicated

Do not take BALILA CAPSULE if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Diazoxide, and/or any other ingredients of this medicine.

Heart Disease

Use with Caution

BALILA CAPSULE should be used with caution in patients with heart disease. Consult your doctor before taking BALILA CAPSULE.

Use In Pediatrics

Use with Caution

BALILA CAPSULE should be used with caution in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years). Consult your doctor before taking BALILA CAPSULE.

Use In Geriatrics

Use with Caution

BALILA CAPSULE should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 60 years and above). Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Inform your doctor about all the medicines you use including prescription, non-prescription, and herbal medicines.

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of BALILA CAPSULE, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital to manage overdose symptoms.

Synopsis

More Information

• Keep BALILA CAPSULE out of reach of children
• Store BALILA CAPSULE below 30°C

FAQs About BALILA CAPSULE

Q. What is BALILA CAPSULE used for?

A. BALILA CAPSULE is used in the management of hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) in patients affected with medical conditions such as inoperable islet cells (pancreatic cells involved in synthesizing hormones), and/or adenomatosis (rare disease characterized by multiple lesions in liver).

Q. What are the common side effects of taking BALILA CAPSULE?

A. The most common side effects of taking BALILA CAPSULE are edema (fluid retention associated with symptoms such as swelling of legs/arms, stiff joints), abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, increased heart rate, and/or pounding heartbeat. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsens.

Q. How BALILA CAPSULE is taken?

A. Take BALILA CAPSULE as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

Q. What happens if BALILA CAPSULE is taken more than its required dosage?

A. If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of BALILA CAPSULE, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital to manage overdose symptoms.

Q. How BALILA CAPSULE works?

A. BALILA CAPSULE works by managing release of insulin hormone from Pancreas which results in normalization of blood sugar level in the body thus managing hypoglycaemia in affected individuals.

References

1. K.D. Tripathi. Insulin, Oral Hypoglycaemic Drugs and Glucagon. Essentials of medical pharmacology. Seventh edition. 2013. Page – 281.

2. Xiaohong Chen, Lifang Feng, Hui Yao, Luhong Yang, Yuan Qin. Efficacy and safety of diazoxide for treating hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. NIH National Library of Medicine. National center for biotechnology information. PMC PubMed Central. February 2021. [Accessed on 4th August 2022] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7877589/

3. Bayan Mesmar, Megan Kristan, Medha Satyarengga, Elizabeth M. Lamos, Rana Malek, Kashif M. Munir. The use of diazoxide in the management of spontaneous hypoglycemia in patients with ESRD. NIH National Library of Medicine. National center for biotechnology information. PMC PubMed Central. August 2020. [Accessed on 4th August 2022] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7320103/

4. Jolly Technology Portal (JollyRX). Balila, [Accessed on 4th August 2022] https://www.jollyrx.com/product/balila

Useful Diagnostic Tests

• Glucagon test

Author Details

Written By Dr. N. Sai Swaroop - Pharm.D

Reviewed For Accuracy By Dr. Jaya Prabakaran - MBBS, MD (Diabetology and Family Medicine)

Last updated on 12 Dec 2023 | 11:34 AM(IST)