Glizid 80 Tablet

Composition of Glizid 80 Tablet

Glizid 80 Tablet contains Gliclazide (80mg). It belongs to the Sulfonylurea class of medicines.

Uses of Glizid 80 Tablet

• controls blood sugar levels
• stimulates insulin production
• effective in type 2 diabetes

Key benefits

• In Type 2 diabetes mellitus Glizid 80 Tablet is a medicine used for managing type 2 diabetes. It helps control blood sugar levels and reduces the risk of complications in patients with type 2 diabetes. Keeping blood sugar in balance supports overall health
• improves energy levels
• and helps prevent issues like nerve damage
• kidney problems
• and heart disease. It is beneficial to maintain a stable and active lifestyle while managing diabetes more effectively.

How Glizid 80 Tablet works

Glizid 80 Tablet is a diabetes medicine that helps lower blood sugar by increasing insulin release from the pancreas. It works by stimulating the pancreatic cells to produce more insulin, which helps move sugar from the blood into the cells for energy. It also helps the body use insulin more effectively and may support blood vessel health.

How to take Glizid 80 Tablet

Take as directed by the healthcare provider, with or without food. Do not crush or chew the tablet.

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

If you miss a dose of Glizid 80 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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 Glizid 80 Tablet

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

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

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 Glizid 80 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

If you feel shaky, sweaty, confused or unusually hungry, take sugar, glucose or a sweet drink at once and tell your doctor — these are signs your blood sugar has fallen too low. Do not skip meals while on this medicine — a missed meal is the commonest cause of a low-sugar episode. Carry glucose, sugar or sweets with you, and tell the people you live and work with what a low-sugar episode looks like. Older people and people with kidney trouble are more likely to have low sugar, and may need a smaller dose.

Do not take Glizid 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

Many medicines change how strongly this works — tell your doctor about aspirin, blood thinners, antifungals, sulfa antibiotics and beta blockers in particular. Beta blockers can mask the warning signs of low blood sugar.

How to store Glizid 80 Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Glizid 80 Tablet

Try to take it with the first main meal of the day (usually breakfast). Avoid skipping meals. Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Glizid 80 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, tremors, 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). Glizid 80 Tablet helps decrease high blood sugar levels and avoid long-term complications of diabetes.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

PANACEA BIOTEC

Therapeutic class:

Antidiabetic (Sulfonylurea)

Drug class:

Sulfonylurea

Chemical class:

Sulfonylurea