Bioglide 40mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Gliclazide (40mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Biological E Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Bioglide 40mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It belongs to a group of medicines called sulfonylureas and helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. Bioglide 40mg Tablet may be prescribed alone or along with other medicines. It should be taken with food. Take it regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefit. Your doctor will decide what dose is best for you and this may change from time to time according to how it works. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well or your blood sugar levels are controlled. If you stop it without consulting your doctor, your blood sugar levels could rise and put you at risk of kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, and loss of limbs.
is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood sugar levels.
When should I take Bioglide 40mg Tablet for optimal results?
Take Bioglide 40mg Tablet before meals or as directed by your doctor. For best results in controlling post-meal high blood sugar levels, take it 30 minutes before breakfast.
How does Bioglide 40mg Tablet differ from metformin?
Bioglide 40mg Tablet is not the same as metformin, although both are used to treat type 2 diabetes. They work differently: Bioglide 40mg Tablet increases insulin secretion by the pancreas, while metformin improves insulin effectiveness.
Can I take metformin and Bioglide 40mg Tablet together?
Yes, but only as prescribed by your doctor. Taking both together may cause low blood sugar, especially if you skip a meal, exercise more than usual, or take it with insulin. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully to avoid complications.
Is Bioglide 40mg Tablet safe for people with normal kidney function?
Yes, Bioglide 40mg Tablet is not harmful if your kidneys are normal. However, inform your doctor of any previous kidney issues so they can assess whether you should take this medication and at what dose.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Bioglide 40mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
- 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 Bioglide 40mg Tablet 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).
- No common side effects listed
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Bioglide 40mg Tablet.
Breastfeed
Bioglide 40mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Pregnancy
Bioglide 40mg 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.
