Glicstart MR 60 Tablet

Composition of Glicstart MR 60 Tablet

Glicstart MR 60 Tablet contains Gliclazide modified-release 60 mg. It belongs to the Sulfonylurea (second-generation) class of medicines.

Uses of Glicstart MR 60 Tablet

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus (non-insulin dependent) to improve blood sugar control
• usually along with diet and exercise; may be used alone or with other antidiabetic medicines

Key benefits

• Lowers fasting and post-meal blood glucose
• Once-daily modified-release control
• Helps improve HbA1c with diet and exercise
• Can be combined with other antidiabetic medicines
• Reduces symptoms related to high blood sugar

How Glicstart MR 60 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, particularly after meals. The modified-release formulation provides a gradual effect over the day.

How to take Glicstart MR 60 Tablet

Oral tablet (modified-release). Usually taken once daily with breakfast; swallow whole with water—do not crush, split, or chew. Take at the same time daily; dose is individualized by the doctor based on blood glucose/HbA1c.

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 MR 60 Tablet

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

• Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar)
• nausea
• stomach pain
• diarrhoea
• constipation
• headache
• dizziness
• weight gain
• skin rash/itching
• increased liver enzymes

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 MR 60 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Risk of hypoglycaemia—more likely with missed meals, excessive exercise, alcohol intake, elderly, kidney/liver impairment, or when combined with other antidiabetics. Not for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. Use caution in renal/hepatic disease; monitor blood glucose and HbA1c regularly. Stop and seek care if severe allergy, jaundice, or unusual bleeding/bruising occurs. During illness, surgery, or reduced intake, dose adjustment may be needed; do not change dose without medical advice.

Do not take Glicstart MR 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 (can increase hypoglycaemia), beta-blockers (may mask hypoglycaemia symptoms), NSAIDs/salicylates (may enhance hypoglycaemia), azole antifungals e.g. fluconazole/miconazole (may increase effect), sulfonamides (may increase hypoglycaemia), corticosteroids (raise glucose), thiazide/loop diuretics (raise glucose), rifampicin (may reduce effect), warfarin (monitor INR)

How to store Glicstart MR 60 Tablet

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

Expert advice for Glicstart MR 60 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 (second-generation)