Glyneed M 80 mg/500 mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Gliclazide (80mg) + Metformin (500mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Reliance Formulation Pvt Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Glyneed M 80 mg/500 mg 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. Glyneed M 80 mg/500 mg 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.
Glyneed M 80 mg/500 mg Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Gliclazide and Metformin.
What is the purpose of Glyneed M 80 mg/500 mg Tablet?
Glyneed M 80 mg/500 mg Tablet is a combination medication used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) in adults. It improves blood glucose levels when taken along with proper diet and regular exercise.
What are the possible side effects of Glyneed M 80 mg/500 mg Tablet?
Common side effects include hypoglycemia, altered taste, nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, headache, and upper respiratory tract infection. Rare but serious side effects include lactic acidosis and vitamin B12 deficiency.
Can Glyneed M 80 mg/500 mg Tablet cause hypoglycemia?
Yes, the medication can cause low blood sugar levels, especially if taken with other antidiabetic medications or without food. Symptoms of hypoglycemia include nausea, headache, irritability, hunger, sweating, dizziness, and a fast heart rate.
Can Glyneed M 80 mg/500 mg Tablet lead to lactic acidosis?
Yes, the medication can cause a medical emergency known as lactic acidosis, especially in patients with kidney disease or those who consume large amounts of alcohol. Symptoms include muscle pain or weakness, dizziness, tiredness, feeling of cold in arms and legs, difficulty breathing, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, or a slow heart rate.
Can Glyneed M 80 mg/500 mg Tablet lead to Vitamin B12 deficiency?
Yes, the medication can cause vitamin B12 deficiency on long-term use. The deficiency occurs when the medication interferes with vitamin B12 absorption in the stomach. Untreated deficiencies may cause anemia and nerve problems, including tingling sensations, numbness in hands and feet, weakness, urinary problems, change in mental status, and difficulty maintaining balance.
Are there any specific conditions in which Glyneed M 80 mg/500 mg Tablet should not be taken?
The medication should be avoided in patients with known allergies to the components or excipients of this medicine. It is also contraindicated in patients with moderate to severe kidney disease or underlying metabolic acidosis, including diabetic ketoacidosis.
Is it safe to take alcohol while taking Glyneed M 80 mg/500 mg Tablet?
No, consuming alcohol can increase the risk of hypoglycemia and lactic acidosis when taken with Glyneed M 80 mg/500 mg Tablet.
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. Glyneed M 80 mg/500 mg 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 Glyneed M 80 mg/500 mg Tablet may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis.
- Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine.
- No common side effects listed.
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Glyneed M 80 mg/500 mg Tablet.
Breastfeed
Glyneed M 80 mg/500 mg 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
Glyneed M 80 mg/500 mg 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.
