Glizid 80 Tablet
1 Strip of 15 Tablet.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Gliclazide (80mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Panacea Biotec Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Glizid 80 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. Glizid 80 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.
Glizid 80 Tablet is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood sugar levels.
What is the best time to take Glizid 80 Tablet?
Take Glizid 80 Tablet either before meals or exactly as instructed by your doctor. There is evidence suggesting that Glizid 80 Tablet works best in controlling post-meal high blood sugar levels when taken 30 minutes before breakfast, therefore taking it in the morning with breakfast with a glass of water is recommended for once daily use.
Is Glizid 80 Tablet the same as metformin?
No, Glizid 80 Tablet and metformin are different medications. While both are oral medicines used in treating type 2 diabetes, their mechanisms for reducing blood sugar levels differ. Glizid 80 Tablet increases insulin secretion by the pancreas, while metformin improves the body's own insulin function.
Can you take metformin and Glizid 80 Tablet at the same time?
Yes, Glizid 80 Tablet and metformin can be taken together, but only if prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor may recommend combining the two to control your blood sugar levels, however, it is crucial to follow your doctor's instructions closely as taking both medications at the same time might cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), which may also occur if you skip meals, exercise more than usual or use insulin.
Is Glizid 80 Tablet bad for kidneys?
Glizid 80 Tablet is generally safe for people with normal kidney function. However, any pre-existing kidney problems must be disclosed to your doctor before use. This is because it is primarily excreted by the kidneys and its usage requires careful assessment based on individual kidney function.
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. Glizid 80 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 Glizid 80 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 Glizid 80 Tablet.
Breastfeed
Glizid 80 Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Pregnancy
Glizid 80 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.
