Glicstart-M80 Tablet

Composition of Glicstart-M80 Tablet

Glicstart-M80 Tablet contains Gliclazide 80 mg (modified release/extended release if M80 denotes MR). It belongs to the Sulfonylurea class of medicines.

Uses of Glicstart-M80 Tablet

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (non-insulin dependent) to improve blood glucose control along with diet and exercise

Key benefits

• Lowers fasting and post-meal blood sugar
• Improves glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes
• Helps reduce risk of diabetes-related complications with sustained control
• Convenient oral therapy

How Glicstart-M80 Tablet works

Gliclazide is a sulfonylurea that stimulates insulin release from pancreatic beta cells by closing ATP-sensitive potassium channels. This increases insulin secretion and helps lower blood glucose levels.

How to take Glicstart-M80 Tablet

Take by mouth exactly as prescribed. Usually taken once daily (if modified release) or as directed; take with breakfast/food to reduce risk of low blood sugar. Swallow tablet whole with water; do not crush/chew if modified release.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause severe and prolonged low blood sugar, which may lead to fits or unconsciousness. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Glicstart-M80 Tablet

Most side effects of Glicstart-M80 are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar)
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• diarrhoea
• headache
• dizziness
• weight gain
• skin rash

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Glicstart-M80 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Risk of hypoglycaemia—more likely with missed meals, excessive exercise, alcohol intake, elderly patients, or kidney/liver impairment. Monitor blood glucose regularly. Use with caution in renal/hepatic disease, G6PD deficiency, malnutrition, and in patients with irregular eating habits. Stop and seek care for severe hypoglycaemia, jaundice, or allergic reactions. Not indicated for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.

Do not take Glicstart-M80 if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for type 1 diabetes or for diabetic ketoacidosis. Not for people with severe kidney or liver disease.

Interactions with other medicines

Other antidiabetics/insulin (increased hypoglycaemia risk), alcohol (may cause hypoglycaemia and disulfiram-like reaction), beta-blockers (mask hypoglycaemia symptoms), azole antifungals e.g., miconazole/fluconazole (increase effect), macrolides, NSAIDs/salicylates (increase effect), corticosteroids and thiazide diuretics (reduce glucose control), rifampicin (reduces effect), ACE inhibitors (may increase hypoglycaemia risk)

How to store Glicstart-M80 Tablet

Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Glicstart-M80 Tablet

Take it shortly before a meal, and eat that meal. Check your sugar as often as your doctor has asked, especially when your routine changes.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

SANZ PHARMACEUTICALS

Therapeutic class:

Antidiabetic

Drug class:

Sulfonylurea