Glizid-M XR 60 Tablet
1 Strip of 15 Tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Gliclazide (60mg) + Metformin (500mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Mankind Pharma Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Glizid-M XR 60 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. Glizid-M XR 60 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.
Glizid-M XR 60 Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Gliclazide and Metformin.
What is Glizid-M XR 60 Tablet?
Glizid-M XR 60 Tablet is a combination medication that contains Gliclazide and Metformin. It is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) in adults, improving blood glucose levels when taken with proper diet and regular exercise. This medicine works by increasing insulin release from the pancreas and lowering glucose production in the liver.
What are the possible side effects of Glizid-M XR 60 Tablet?
Common side effects of Glizid-M XR 60 Tablet may include hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), altered taste, nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, headache, and upper respiratory tract infection. Rare but serious side effects can be lactic acidosis and vitamin B12 deficiency on long-term use.
Can the use of Glizid-M XR 60 Tablet cause hypoglycemia?
Yes, Glizid-M XR 60 Tablet can cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Symptoms include nausea, headache, irritability, hunger, sweating, dizziness, fast heart rate, and feeling anxious or shaky. Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is important.
Can the use of Glizid-M XR 60 Tablet cause lactic acidosis?
Yes, Glizid-M XR 60 Tablet can lead to a medical emergency called lactic acidosis. It occurs due to increased levels of lactic acid in the blood and is a rare side effect associated with metformin use. Symptoms include muscle pain or weakness, dizziness, tiredness, feeling of cold in arms and legs, difficulty breathing, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, or slow heart rate.
Can the use of Glizid-M XR 60 Tablet lead to Vitamin B12 deficiency?
Yes, long-term use of Glizid-M XR 60 Tablet can cause vitamin B12 deficiency. This happens when the medicine interferes with vitamin B12 absorption in the stomach, leading to anemia and nerve problems if left untreated.
Are there any specific conditions in which Glizid-M XR 60 Tablet should not be taken?
Glizid-M XR 60 Tablet should be avoided in patients with known allergy to its components or excipients. It is also contraindicated for those with moderate to severe kidney disease or underlying metabolic acidosis, including diabetic ketoacidosis.
Is it safe to take alcohol while taking Glizid-M XR 60 Tablet?
No, it is not recommended to consume alcohol along with Glizid-M XR 60 Tablet. Alcohol may lower blood sugar levels and increase the risk 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. Glizid-M XR 60 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 Glizid-M XR 60 Tablet may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis.
- No common side effects listed.
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Glizid-M XR 60 Tablet.
Breastfeed
Glizid-M XR 60 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
Glizid-M XR 60 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.
