Glizid -MR 60 Tablet

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Composition FOR Glizid 60mg Tablet MR

Gliclazide(60mg)

food interaction for Glizid Tablet MR

alcohol interaction for Glizid Tablet MR

pregnancy interaction for Glizid Tablet MR

lactation interaction for Glizid Tablet MR

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Glizid -MR 60 Tablet is to be taken with food.
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CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Glizid -MR 60 Tablet.
UNSAFE
Glizid -MR 60 Tablet 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Glizid -MR 60 Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
UNSAFE

SALT INFORMATION FOR Glizid 60mg Tablet MR

Gliclazide(60mg)

Glizid tablet mr uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

How glizid tablet mr works

is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood sugar levels.

Common side effects of glizid tablet mr

Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Weight gain, Flatulence, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Dizziness

SUBSTITUTES FOR Glizid Tablet MR

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    Rs. 9/Tablet MR
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Expert advice FOR Glizid Tablet MR

  • Take it shortly before or with the first main meal of the day (usually breakfast). Avoid skipping meals.
  • Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Gliclazide affects you.
  • It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
  • Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor and anxiety.
  • Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms, such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).

Frequently asked questions FOR Glizid 60mg Tablet MR

Gliclazide

Q. What is the best time to take Glizid -MR 60 Tablet?
Take Glizid -MR 60 Tablet before meals or exactly as instructed by your doctor. There is evidence stating that Glizid -MR 60 Tablet works best at controlling post meal high blood sugar levels when taken 30 minutes before breakfast. So, if you are supposed to take it once daily, take it in the morning with breakfast with a glass of water.
Q. Is Glizid -MR 60 Tablet the same as metformin?
No, Glizid -MR 60 Tablet is not the same as metformin. Although both these oral medicines are used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, the way they work to reduce the sugar levels are different. While Glizid -MR 60 Tablet acts by increasing the secretion of insulin by the pancreas, metformin acts by improving the functioning and effectiveness of the insulin already available in the body.
Q. Can you take metformin and Glizid -MR 60 Tablet at the same time?
Yes, Glizid -MR 60 Tablet and metformin can be taken at the same time but only if prescribed by the doctor. Your doctor may have prescribed taking the two together to control your uncontrolled sugar levels. However, taking the two together may cause low blood sugar which may also occur if you delay or miss a meal, exercise more than usual or take it with insulin. Follow the instructions given by your doctor strictly to avoid such complications.
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Q. Is Glizid -MR 60 Tablet bad for kidneys?
No, Glizid -MR 60 Tablet is not harmful if your kidney function is normal. Any previous case of kidney problem should be informed to the doctor, so that the use of Glizid -MR 60 Tablet can be assessed. This is done in order to analyze whether Glizid -MR 60 Tablet can be given or not because it is principally excreted by the kidney. If you have kidney problems you will be started at a lower dose.

Content on this page was last updated on 05 July, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)