Glycard 80mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Gliclazide (80mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Cipla Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Glycard 80mg 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. Glycard 80mg 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.
What is the best time to take Glycard 80mg Tablet?
Take Glycard 80mg Tablet before meals or exactly as instructed by your doctor. There is evidence suggesting that Glycard 80mg Tablet works best in controlling post-meal high blood sugar levels when taken 30 minutes before breakfast, therefore if you are supposed to take it once daily, consider taking it in the morning with breakfast with a glass of water.
Is Glycard 80mg Tablet the same as metformin?
No, Glycard 80mg Tablet is not the same as metformin. While both these oral medications are used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, they work differently to reduce blood sugar levels. Glycard 80mg Tablet acts by increasing insulin secretion from the pancreas, whereas metformin improves the body's ability to use the existing insulin.
Can you take metformin and Glycard 80mg Tablet at the same time?
Yes, Glycard 80mg Tablet and metformin can be taken at the same time, but only if prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor may prescribe taking both medications together to control uncontrolled blood sugar levels. However, combining these medications could lead to low blood sugar, which can also occur if you skip meals, exercise more than usual, or take them with insulin. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully to avoid complications.
Is Glycard 80mg Tablet bad for kidneys?
Glycard 80mg Tablet is not harmful if you have normal kidney function. If you have any pre-existing kidney problems, inform your doctor so that the use of Glycard 80mg Tablet can be assessed. This is done to evaluate if it can be administered safely, as it is primarily 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. Glycard 80mg 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 Glycard 80mg 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 Glycard 80mg Tablet.
Breastfeed
Glycard 80mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Pregnancy
Glycard 80mg 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.
