Faszide M 80mg/500mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Gliclazide (80mg) + Metformin (500mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Om Biotec |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Faszide M 80mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. Faszide M 80mg/500mg Tablet belongs to a category of medicines known as anti-diabetic drugs. It is a combination of two medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.
Faszide M 80mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Gliclazide and Metformin.
What is Faszide M 80mg/500mg Tablet?
Faszide M 80mg/500mg Tablet is a combination medication consisting of Gliclazide and Metformin. It is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) to improve blood glucose levels in adults when taken along with proper diet and regular exercise.
What are the possible side effects of Faszide M 80mg/500mg Tablet?
Common side effects include hypoglycemia, altered taste, nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, headache, and upper respiratory tract infection. Rare but serious side effects include lactic acidosis and vitamin B12 deficiency on long-term use.
Can the use of Faszide M 80mg/500mg Tablet cause hypoglycemia?
Yes, regular monitoring of blood sugar level is crucial. Symptoms of hypoglycemia include nausea, headache, irritability, hunger, sweating, dizziness, fast heart rate, and feeling anxious or shaky.
Can the use of Faszide M 80mg/500mg Tablet cause lactic acidosis?
Yes, a medical emergency caused by increased levels of lactic acid in the blood. It is avoided in patients with underlying kidney disease, old age patients, or those who take large amounts of alcohol.
Can the use of Faszide M 80mg/500mg Tablet lead to Vitamin B12 deficiency?
Yes, on long-term use. The deficiency occurs as the medicine interferes with absorption of vitamin B12 in the stomach. If untreated, it may cause anemia and nerve problems.
Are there any specific conditions in which Faszide M 80mg/500mg Tablet should not be taken?
Yes, avoid use in patients with known allergy to any of the component or excipients, moderate to severe kidney disease, or underlying metabolic acidosis including diabetic ketoacidosis.
Is it safe to take alcohol while taking Faszide M 80mg/500mg Tablet?
No, as it may lower your low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) and increase the chances of lactic acidosis.
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. Faszide M 80mg/500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
- 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 Faszide M 80mg/500mg Tablet may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis.
- No common side effects listed.
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Faszide M 80mg/500mg Tablet.
Breastfeed
Faszide M 80mg/500mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy
Faszide M 80mg/500mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
