Gliclazide + Metformin
Information about Gliclazide + Metformin
Gliclazide + metformin uses
How gliclazide + metformin works
This is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Gliclazide and Metformin.
Common side effects of gliclazide + metformin
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Vomiting, Headache, Upper respiratory tract infection, Dizziness, Nausea, Diarrhea, Flatulence, Hypersensitivity, Abdominal discomfort, Indigestion, Vitamin B12 deficiency, Hepatitis (viral infection of liver), Cholestatic jaundice, Lactic acidosis, Pancreatic inflammation, Drug eruptions, Blood cell abnormalities, Hemolytic anemia, Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)
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Expert advice for Gliclazide + Metformin
- Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine.
- It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
- Inform your doctor about your diabetes treatment if you are due to have surgery under a general anesthetic.
- Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing or if you have persistent nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain as Gliclazide + Metformin may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood.
- 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 Gliclazide + Metformin
Gliclazide + Metformin
Q. What is Gliclazide+Metformin?
Gliclazide+Metformin is a combination of two medicines: Gliclazide and Metformin. This medicine is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). It improves blood glucose levels in adults when taken along with proper diet and regular exercise. Gliclazide lowers the blood glucose levels by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas. Metformin works by lowering the glucose production in the liver and improving insulin sensitivity. This combination is not indicated for the treatment of Type 1 DM.
Q. What are the possible side effects of Gliclazide+Metformin?
The use of Gliclazide+Metformin is associated with common side effects. These side effects may include hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level), altered taste, nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, headache and upper respiratory tract infection. Its use can also lead to serious but rare side effects like lactic acidosis. On long-term use, it can also lead to vitamin B12 deficiency.
Q. Can the use of Gliclazide+Metformin cause hypoglycemia?
Yes, the use of Gliclazide+Metformin can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level). Symptoms of hypoglycemia include nausea, headache, irritability, hunger, sweating, dizziness, fast heart rate and feeling anxious or shaky. It happens more often if you miss or delay your food, drink alcohol, over-exercise or take other antidiabetic medicine along with it. So, regular monitoring of blood sugar level is important. Always keep glucose tablets, honey or fruit juice with you.