Glycotrol Total 60mg/7.5mg/500mg Tablet

Short Description

Glycotrol Total 60mg/7.5mg/500mg Tablet is an anti-diabetic medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus, controlling blood sugar levels in adults with diabetes.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Glycotrol Total 60mg/7.5mg/500mg Tablet 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. Glycotrol Total 60mg/7.5mg/500mg Tablet 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 are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Glycotrol Total 60mg/7.5mg/500mg Tablet 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.

Glycotrol Total 60mg/7.5mg/500mg Tablet 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 Glycotrol Total 60mg/7.5mg/500mg Tablet. 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.