Glizihenz 60 Tablet PR

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Composition FOR Glizihenz 60mg Tablet PR

Gliclazide(60mg)

food interaction for Glizihenz Tablet PR

alcohol interaction for Glizihenz Tablet PR

pregnancy interaction for Glizihenz Tablet PR

lactation interaction for Glizihenz Tablet PR

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Glizihenz 60 Tablet PR is to be taken with food.
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CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Glizihenz 60 Tablet PR.
UNSAFE
Glizihenz 60 Tablet PR 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
Glizihenz 60 Tablet PR is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Glizihenz 60mg Tablet PR

Gliclazide(60mg)

Glizihenz tablet pr uses

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How glizihenz tablet pr works

Glizihenz 60 Tablet PR is a diabetes medicine that helps lower blood sugar by increasing insulin release from the pancreas. It works by stimulating the pancreatic cells to produce more insulin, which helps move sugar from the blood into the cells for energy. It also helps the body use insulin more effectively and may support blood vessel health.

Common side effects of glizihenz tablet pr

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

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Expert advice FOR Glizihenz Tablet PR

  • Try to take it 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, tremors, 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).
  • Gliclazide helps decrease high blood sugar levels and avoid long-term complications of diabetes.

Frequently asked questions FOR Glizihenz 60mg Tablet PR

Gliclazide

Q. What is the best time to take Glizihenz 60 Tablet PR?
Take Glizihenz 60 Tablet PR with food or as instructed by your doctor. Take it once daily, and take it in the morning with breakfast, with a glass of water.
Q. Is Glizihenz 60 Tablet PR the same as metformin?
No, Glizihenz 60 Tablet PR 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 sugar levels is different. While Glizihenz 60 Tablet PR 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 Glizihenz 60 Tablet PR at the same time?
Yes, Glizihenz 60 Tablet PR 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 Glizihenz 60 Tablet PR bad for kidneys?
No, Glizihenz 60 Tablet PR is not harmful if your kidney function is normal. Any previous case of kidney problems should be reported to the doctor so that the use of Glizihenz 60 Tablet PR can be assessed. This is done to analyze whether Glizihenz 60 Tablet PR can be given or not, because it is principally excreted by the kidneys. If you have kidney problems, you will be started on a lower dose.

Content on this page was last updated on 17 April, 2025, by Dr. Rajeev Sharma (MBA, MBBS)