Safeline 80mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Gliclazide (80mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Shrinivas Gujarat Laboratories Pvt Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Safeline 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. Safeline 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 Safeline 80mg Tablet?
Take Safeline 80mg Tablet before meals or exactly as instructed by your doctor. There is evidence suggesting that Safeline 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, take it in the morning with breakfast with a glass of water.
Is Safeline 80mg Tablet the same as metformin?
No, Safeline 80mg Tablet is not the same as metformin. While both these oral medications are used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, the mechanisms by which they reduce blood sugar levels differ. Safeline 80mg Tablet acts by increasing insulin secretion from the pancreas, while metformin improves the function and effectiveness of existing insulin within the body.
Can you take metformin and Safeline 80mg Tablet at the same time?
Yes, Safeline 80mg Tablet and metformin can be taken together but only if prescribed by a doctor. Your doctor may have prescribed taking both together to control your uncontrolled blood sugar levels. However, combining them may increase the risk of low blood sugar. It's important to follow your doctor's instructions precisely to avoid complications such as this.
Is Safeline 80mg Tablet bad for kidneys?
Safeline 80mg Tablet is generally not harmful if you have normal kidney function. However, it's important to inform your doctor about any pre-existing kidney conditions. This assessment helps determine whether Safeline 80mg Tablet can be safely used based on your individual kidney health. It's primarily excreted by the kidneys, and if you have a history of kidney problems, your dosage may be adjusted.
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. Safeline 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 Safeline 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 Safeline 80mg Tablet.
Breastfeed
Safeline 80mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Pregnancy
Safeline 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.
