What is Glizid 40 mg?
Glizid 40 mg tablet contains Gliclazide an antidiadetic drug used to treat type of diabetes, type 2. Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a chronic disorder that involves high blood glucose levels. Under this condition, the inadequate production of a hormone called insulin takes place in the body. Gliclazide belongs to a class of medicines known as Sulfonylureas. It increases the amount of insulin your body produces(in the pancreas). Insulin helps in lowering the blood glucose level and helps regulate it.
Glizid 40 mg is a prescription medicine and doctors mostly prescribe it in combination with metformin or other medicines to have better control over diabetes. To buy a Glizid tablet you can choose an online pharmacy and it is generally sold under the brand name Diaprel.
How does Glizid 40 mg work?
Glizid 40 mg as an antidiabetic medicine increases the amount of insulin released by the pancreas. As a result, it helps lower the blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes.
How to take Glizid 40 mg?
As a prescription medicine take Glizid 40 mg exactly as advised by a doctor. Your doctor will adjust your dosing regimen depending on your medical condition. Also, there can be a progressive increase in the dose with time during type-2 diabetes. So follow the prescription strictly and work with your doctor to keep a check on your blood sugar levels.
To take Glizid 40 mg swallow it with a glass of water and it would be best to take it with your meal. Your, doctor, may prescribe it alone or with a combination of other medicines. Take your doses regularly at fixed intervals and do not disturb the dosage amount without the doctor's approval.
Taking a higher dose than recommended can be unsafe and lead to the risk of side effects. So avoid taking an overdose and never miss your scheduled doses during the treatment
What are the side effects of Glizid 40 mg?
Common side effects that may appear during the use of Glizid 40 mg tablet are:
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Weight gain
- Hypoglycemia(Low blood glucose level)
- Flatulence
If you experience any of the above-listed side effects please consult your doctor.
What are the precautions and warnings related to Glizid 40 mg?
Use of Glizid 40 mg tablet may produce moderate or severe hypoglycaemia, in conditions like:
- If you are controlled by diet alone
- In case of an accidental overdose
- If glucose intake is deficient
- Have liver or kidney disease
Do not take Glizid 40 mg if you have hypersensitivity or allergy to Gliclazide.
Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Glizid 40 mg tablet.
Use this oral antidiabetic drug with a combination of proper dietary regimens not as a substitute for diet.
Use of Glizid 40 mg tablet can make you feel dizzy or sleepy. So do not drive if you experience these effects.
Before you consider using Glizid 40 mg in pregnancy or breastfeeding make sure to discuss a doctor first.
Doctors do not prescribe Glizid 40 mg for children less than the age of 18 years.
