Gliclazide is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes
It is used in addition to diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Gliclazide 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.

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

• Helps decrease high blood sugar level and avoids long-term complications of diabetes. 
• Take just before or with the first main meal of the day (usually breakfast). Avoid skipping meals.
• Exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) alongside.
• 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.

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

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

Ques. 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.