Glycinorm Total 30 Tablet

Short Description

Glycinorm Total 30 Tablet SR is an anti-diabetic medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus, controlling blood sugar levels in adults with diabetes.

Dosage Form

Tablet SR

Introduction

Glycinorm Total 30 Tablet SR is a combination of three antidiabetic medicines: Gliclazide, Pioglitazone, and Metformin. It should be taken with food, preferably at the same time each day. Your doctor will decide what dose is best for you and this may change from time to time based on your blood sugar levels. 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.

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. Glycinorm Total 30 Tablet SR is to be taken with food.

Side Effects

Low blood glucose levels (hypoglycemia) Nausea Taste changes Diarrhea Stomach pain Headache Edema (swelling) Blurred vision Bone fracture Upper respiratory tract infections Weight gain

Alcohol Warning

Drinking alcohol can also increase your risk of low blood sugar levels and should be avoided.

Breastfeeding Warning

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it.

Pregnancy Warning

You should not take it if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus, if you have diabetic ketoacidosis (high levels of acid in your blood), or if you have severe kidney or liver disease.

Glycinorm Total 30 Tablet SR is a combination of three antidiabetic medicines: Gliclazide, Pioglitazone, and Metformin. They work by different mechanisms to provide better control of blood sugar when single or dual therapy is not effective. Gliclazide is a sulfonylurea which works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood glucose. Pioglitazone is a thiazolidinedione which increases insulin sensitivity. Metformin is a biguanide. It works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from intestines, and further increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin.

Glycinorm Total 30 Tablet SR is a combination of three medicines that provides better blood sugar control than either medicine alone. You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with Glycinorm Total 30 Tablet SR. Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine. It may 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).