Genericart Gliclazide 80mg Tablet

Short Description

Genericart Gliclazide 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.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Genericart Gliclazide 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.

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. Genericart Gliclazide 80mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Side Effects

Indigestion Stomach upsets Low blood glucose levels (hypoglycemia)

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Genericart Gliclazide 80mg Tablet.

Breastfeeding Warning

Genericart Gliclazide 80mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Genericart Gliclazide 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.

Interacting Medicines

Trimethoprim Amiloride Atenolol Beclometasone

is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood sugar levels.

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 Genericart Gliclazide 80mg Tablet affects you. 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.