GLIZID 40 Mg (Gliclazide)

SKU

CMS733

US Brand Name

DIAPREL

Strength

40mg

Generic Name

Gliclazide

Manufacturer

Panacea Biotech, India

## GLIZID 40 Mg (Gliclazide)

## What Is The Generic Name For GLIZID 40 Mg?

Gliclazide is the generic version for GLIZID 40 mg

## Which US Brand is Equivalent To GLIZID 40 Mg (Gliclazide)?

DIAPREL

## About GLIZID 40 Mg (Gliclazide)

GLIZID 40 mg contains an active ingredient, Gliclazide, which is used in the treatment of Type II Diabetes. It is found to be available at all the leading pharmacies, drugstores, and medical supply stores and can be given by doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer:

Panacea Biotech (India) is one of the top leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture GLIZID 40 mg.

## Strength:

GLIZID 40 mg contains an active ingredient, Gliclazide, 40 mg. It is also available in the various strengths at all the leading pharmacies, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The GLIZID 40 Mg (Gliclazide)?

GLIZID 40 mg is used in the treatment of:

Type II Diabetes

Type II Diabetes

## How GLIZID 40 Mg (Gliclazide) Works?

GLIZID 40 mg is an antidiabetic drug which has Gliclazide, as an active ingredient. It basically works by increasing the insulin level released by Pancreas in order to lower the glucose levels in the body.

## Before You Use GLIZID 40 Mg (Gliclazide):

Make sure that you are not allergic

Make sure that you do not have liver or kidney problems

Make sure that you are not taking alcohol

Make sure that your doctor knows about your medical history (pre-existing Diseases and complication, Medications, surgeries)

## What Should You Avoid While Taking GLIZID 40 Mg (Gliclazide)?

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid the medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use GLIZID 40 Mg (Gliclazide)?

You should not take GLIZID 40 mg if you:

Have an allergy to Gliclazide

Have severe Liver/Kidney/Heart Disease

Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have Allergy To The Tablet

Have any Heart Problem

Have any Kidney or Liver Disease

Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive

Are Breastfeeding

## Dosage:

GLIZID 40 mg contains an active ingredient, Gliclazide, which is used in the treatment of Type II Diabetes. It is available in various strengths and substitutes and should be given on prescription only. You should consult your doctor for dosage and time because age and severity of the disease differ from person to person and it can be judged by your doctor only.

Adults are advised to take GLIZID 40 mg at a fixed time as instructed by your Doctor. You may take it with the meal.

## How Much Of The GLIZID 40 Mg (Gliclazide) to Be Used?

GLIZID 40 mg is available in various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacies, drugstores, and medical supply stores. Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take GLIZID 40 mg.

## How To Take The GLIZID 40 Mg (Gliclazide)?

GLIZID 40 mg dose should be taken at a fixed time as directed by your doctor. You should swallow the whole tablet with water. Do not chew or crush it. It is better to take it with food.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using GLIZID 40 Mg (Gliclazide)?

You are always advised to take GLIZID 40 mg as prescribed by your doctor. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. Follow the instructions given by your doctor. You are not advised to take it in a smaller or larger amount or for a longer time than recommended.

## Overdose:

Contact your doctor immediately if you suspect an Overdose.

## Missed Dose:

You should try to take every dose of GLIZID 40 mg at a fixed time. A missed dose of GLIZID 40 mg should be taken as soon as you remember. You should skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose. Do not double the dose.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The GLIZID40 Mg (Gliclazide)?

Nausea

Headache

Dizziness

Hypoglycemia

Confusion

Tremors

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions?

Few medicines have been reported to interact with GLIZID 40 mg. It can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You should always tell your doctor if you are on other medications. It interacts with the following medicine:

Miconazole

Phenylbutazone

Chlorpromazine

Glucocorticoids

NSAIDs

Beta-Blockers

ACE Inhibitors

This medicine also interacts with disease conditions like:

G6PD disease/hemolytic anemia

Heart disease

## Warning And Precaution:

GLIZID 40 mg should be used with caution in conditions like:

Hypersensitivity

Hypoglycemia

Liver diseases

Kidney Dysfunctioning

Pregnant and breastfeeding women

Always consult your doctor to get the best possible treatment

## Things To Remember:

Keep out of reach of children

Always read the information written on the leaflet of medicine.

Always consult your doctor if you have any doubt regarding the dose, time and strength of the Tablet.

## Indications:

It should be used cautiously in hypoglycemic patients.

It should be strictly avoided in pregnant/conceiving and breastfeeding Females

GLIZID 40 mg should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking this tablet before completion of the course.

## Storage:

Store the GLIZID 40 mg at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the strip of the tablets should be intact and tablets are not damaged.