Glykind M 60mg/500mg Tablet ER

Quick info

Glykind M 60mg/500mg Tablet ER is an anti-diabetic drug used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults by controlling blood sugar levels. Glykind M 60mg/500mg Tablet ER 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 blood sugar levels and liver function is advised while taking this medication.

How it works

Glykind M 60mg/500mg Tablet ER is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Gliclazide and Metformin.

Direction of use

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. Glykind M 60mg/500mg Tablet ER is to be taken with food.

Tips

• 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 Glykind M 60mg/500mg Tablet ER 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).