Glizihenz M 80 Tablet

Composition of Glizihenz M 80 Tablet

Glizihenz M 80 Tablet contains Metformin (500mg) + Gliclazide (80mg).

Uses of Glizihenz M 80 Tablet

Glizihenz-M-80 Tablet is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

How Glizihenz M 80 Tablet works

Glizihenz-M-80 Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Gliclazide and Metformin. Gliclazide is a sulfonylurea which works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood glucose. Metformin is a biguanide which works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from intestines and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin.

How to take Glizihenz M 80 Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Glizihenz-M-80 Tablet is to be taken with food.<br>This medicine may cause stomach upset if taken empty stomach.

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 the missed dose of Glizihenz M as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and carry on with the usual schedule. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.

If you take too much

Taking more Glizihenz M than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Glizihenz M 80 Tablet

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

• Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) Taste change Nausea Diarrhea Stomach pain Headache Upper respiratory tract infection

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 Glizihenz M 80 Tablet

Interactions with other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take, including over-the-counter products, vitamins and herbal or ayurvedic preparations, before starting Glizihenz M. Some combinations can change how Glizihenz M works or raise the chance of side effects.

How to store Glizihenz M 80 Tablet

Store Glizihenz M below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the pack tightly closed and out of the reach of children. Do not use it after the expiry date printed on the pack.

Expert advice for Glizihenz M 80 Tablet

<div class="style__desktop-container___1hcBT"><div class="style__desktop-video___2GTR9"><div class="styles__video-img___1rCzR"><div class=""/><div class=""/></div></div><div><div><div><div><div class="ExpertAdviceItem__content___1Djk2"><ul><li><div>You have been prescribed this combination medicine as it can control blood sugar better than metformin alone.</div></li> <li>You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with Vidmet G 80mg/500mg Tablet.</li> <li>Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach.</li> <li>Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine. </li> <li>Inform your doctor about your diabetes treatment if you are due to have surgery under a general anesthetic.</li> <li>It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal. </li> <li>Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing or if you have persistent nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain as Vidmet G 80mg/500mg Tablet may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood.</li> <li>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).</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

LARENON