Dotzide 40mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Gliclazide (40mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Three Dots Lifescience |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Dotzide 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. Dotzide 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. Remember that it is only part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.
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 Dotzide 40mg Tablet?
Take Dotzide 40mg Tablet before meals or exactly as instructed by your doctor. The medication may be most effective in controlling post-meal high blood sugar levels when taken 30 minutes before breakfast, so taking it first thing in the morning with a glass of water is often recommended.
Is Dotzide 40mg Tablet the same as metformin?
No, Dotzide 40mg Tablet and metformin are different medications used to treat type 2 diabetes. While both medicines reduce blood sugar levels, they work by different mechanisms: Dotzide 40mg Tablet increases insulin secretion from the pancreas, while metformin improves how effectively your body uses insulin.
Can I take Dotzide 40mg Tablet and metformin together?
Yes, Dotzide 40mg Tablet and metformin can be taken together. However, it is crucial to do so only under the guidance of your doctor, as they may prescribe taking both in combination to manage your blood sugar levels effectively. While this combination is often safe, remember that there's a potential risk of low blood sugar if you miss meals, exercise intensely, or take insulin concurrently with these medications. Always follow your doctor's instructions for the safest use.
Is Dotzide 40mg Tablet harmful to kidneys?
Dotzide 40mg Tablet is generally safe for individuals with normal kidney function. However, if you have any previous history of kidney problems or concerns, it's important to inform your doctor so they can assess whether taking this medication might be suitable for you. This is because Dotzide 40mg Tablet is mainly filtered and excreted by the kidneys.
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. Dotzide 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 Dotzide 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).
- indigestion and stomach upsets
- low blood glucose levels (hypoglycemia)
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Dotzide 40mg Tablet.
Breastfeed
Dotzide 40mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Pregnancy
Dotzide 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.
