Gclazid 60mg Tablet SR
Manufacturer
Xenon Pharmaceuticals
Salt Composition
Gliclazide (60mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Gclazid 60mg Tablet SR 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.
Dosage Form
Tablet SR
Introduction
Gclazid 60mg Tablet SR 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.
Directions for 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. Gclazid 60mg Tablet SR is to be taken with food.
Safety Information
Side Effects
Indigestion Stomach upsets Low blood glucose levels (hypoglycemia)
Alcohol Warning
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Gclazid 60mg Tablet SR.
Breastfeeding Warning
Gclazid 60mg Tablet SR is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Pregnancy Warning
Gclazid 60mg Tablet SR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby.
Interacting Medicines
Trimethoprim Amiloride Atenolol Beclometasone
How it works
Gclazid 60mg Tablet SR is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood sugar levels.
Quick Tips
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 Gclazid 60mg Tablet SR 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).
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