Uroglid 80mg Tablet

Short Description

Uroglid 80mg Tablet is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It belongs to the sulfonylureas group and helps control blood sugar levels.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Uroglid 80mg Tablet may be prescribed alone or with other medicines. It should be taken with food, regularly at the same time each day. Your doctor will decide the best dose for you. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well or your blood sugar levels are controlled. Stopping it without consulting your doctor could raise your blood sugar levels, risking kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. It is part of a treatment program that includes a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction. Common side effects include indigestion and stomach upsets, and it can cause low blood glucose levels (hypoglycemia). Recognize signs of low blood glucose like sweating, dizziness, headache, and shaking, and know how to deal with it. Avoid alcohol as it can increase the risk of low blood sugar levels. Some people may gain weight with this medicine. Do not take it if you have type 1 diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis, or severe kidney or liver disease. Consult your doctor if you have heart disease, thyroid disease, or hormonal conditions. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Regular blood sugar checks and blood tests to monitor blood cell counts and liver function may be advised.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it whole. Do not chew, crush, or break it. Uroglid 80mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Uroglid 80mg Tablet is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas to lower 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 Uroglid 80mg Tablet 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).