Loyzide M 40mg/500mg Tablet

Quick info

Loyzide M 40mg/500mg Tablet is an anti-diabetic drug used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults by controlling blood sugar levels. Loyzide M 40mg/500mg Tablet belongs to a category of medicines known as anti-diabetic drugs. It is a combination of two medicines, Gliclazide and Metformin, used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. This medication helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. It is important to monitor blood sugar levels regularly while taking this medicine. Potential side effects include hypoglycemia, especially when used with other antidiabetic medicines or alcohol, and lactic acidosis, a rare but serious condition. Regular liver function checks are recommended. Consult your doctor for more information and before starting this medication.

How it works

Loyzide M 40mg/500mg Tablet 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. Loyzide M 40mg/500mg Tablet 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 Loyzide M 40mg/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).