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NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Type 2 diabetes

COMPOSITION:
Gliclazide (80mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
anti diabetic

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Alcohol intake may increase or decrease the blood sugar lowering action in an unpredictable way

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Gliclan 80mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Gliclan 80mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

SAFE
Driving
SAFE

Gliclan 80mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

Gliclan 80mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Gliclan 80mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.These patients can experience very low blood sugar levels with this medicine, which may take a long time to come back to normal

Liver

Gliclan 80mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Gliclan 80mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Gliclazide   80mg

Uses of Gliclan Tablet
Gliclan 80mg Tablet is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetesIt is used in addition to diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

How to use Gliclan 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. Gliclan 80mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Gliclan Tablet works
Gliclan 80mg Tablet is an anti-diabetic medication (sulphonylurea). It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood glucose.

Side Effects:

Common Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level), Nausea, Headache, Dizziness.

Expert advice for Gliclan Tablet
Gliclan helps to control blood sugar level and avoid long-term complications. You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) along with Gliclan. Take Gliclan 30 minutes before meal, preferably your first large meal of the day. Learn how to identify and manage symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) such as sweating, rapid heartbeat, weakness, blurry vision, and headache, and teach your family as well. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Gliclan. Notify your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver diseases.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is gliclazide the same as glipizide?
No,gliclazide and glipizide belong to a class of drugs known as sulphonylureas

Q. Is gliclazide a statin or, steroid?
No,gliclazide belongs to sulfonylurea category of antidiabetic drug class

Q. What is Glizid M?
Glizid M is a combination product that contains gliclazide and metformin. Both drugs are used to lower blood glucose levels in adult with type 2 diabetes mellitus that is not controlled by diet and exercise alone.