Glycasia-MF 80mg/500mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Gliclazide (80mg) + Metformin (500mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Willow Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Glycasia-MF 80mg/500mg Tablet is an anti-diabetic drug used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults by controlling blood sugar levels. Glycasia-MF 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. This medication can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol, or if you delay or miss a meal. It may also cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood. Regular monitoring of liver function and blood sugar levels is advised while taking this medicine.
Glycasia-MF 80mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Gliclazide and Metformin.
What is Glycasia-MF 80mg/500mg Tablet?
Glycasia-MF 80mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Gliclazide and Metformin. This medication is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). It improves blood glucose levels in adults when taken along with proper diet and regular exercise.
What are the possible side effects of Glycasia-MF 80mg/500mg Tablet?
Common side effects may include hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), altered taste, nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, headache, and upper respiratory tract infection. In rare cases, it can lead to serious side effects such as lactic acidosis.
Can the use of Glycasia-MF 80mg/500mg Tablet cause hypoglycemia?
Yes, the use of Glycasia-MF 80mg/500mg Tablet can lead to hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Symptoms of hypoglycemia may include nausea, headache, irritability, hunger, sweating, dizziness, fast heart rate, and feeling anxious or shaky. It's important to monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.
Can the use of Glycasia-MF 80mg/500mg Tablet cause lactic acidosis?
Yes, Glycasia-MF 80mg/500mg Tablet can potentially cause lactic acidosis. This is a serious medical emergency caused by an excess of lactic acid in the blood. It is important to contact your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness, dizziness, tiredness, feeling of cold in arms and legs, difficulty in breathing, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, or a slow heart rate.
Can the use of Glycasia-MF 80mg/500mg Tablet lead to Vitamin B12 deficiency?
Yes, long-term use of Glycasia-MF 80mg/500mg Tablet can cause vitamin B12 deficiency. This is because the medication interferes with the absorption of Vitamin B12 from your stomach. If not treated, this may lead to anemia and nerve problems like tingling sensation and numbness in hands and feet.
Are there any specific conditions in which Glycasia-MF 80mg/500mg Tablet should not be taken?
The use of Glycasia-MF 80mg/500mg Tablet should be avoided if you have known allergies to the components or excipients of this medication. It is also important to avoid its use in patients with moderate to severe kidney disease or who are suffering from underlying metabolic acidosis including diabetic ketoacidosis.
Is it safe to take alcohol while I am also taking Glycasia-MF 80mg/500mg Tablet?
No, alcohol should not be taken while using Glycasia-MF 80mg/500mg Tablet. This is because alcohol can lower your blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) and increase the chance of developing 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. Glycasia-MF 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 Glycasia-MF 80mg/500mg Tablet may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis.
- 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).
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Glycasia-MF 80mg/500mg Tablet.
Breastfeed
Glycasia-MF 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
Glycasia-MF 80mg/500mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. Please consult your doctor.
