Glychek-40

Composition of Glychek-40

Glychek-40 contains Gliclazide (40mg). It belongs to the Sulfonylurea class of medicines.

Uses of Glychek-40

Glychek 40 Tablet is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is used in addition to diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Key benefits

• Lowers blood sugar quickly
• Long-established and inexpensive

How Glychek-40 works

Glychek 40 Tablet is an anti-diabetic medication. It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood glucose.

How to take Glychek-40

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. Glychek 40 Tablet is to be taken with food.

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 Glychek-40

Most side effects of Glychek-40 are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) Nausea Headache Dizziness

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 Glychek-40

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 Glychek-40 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 Glychek-40

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

Expert advice for Glychek-40

<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>Glychek 40 Tablet helps decrease high blood sugar level and avoid long-term complications of diabetes.</li> <li><div>Take it shortly before or with the first main meal of the day (usually breakfast). Avoid skipping meals.</div></li> <li><div>Exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) alongside.</div></li> <li><div>Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine. </div></li> <li><div>Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Glychek 40 Tablet affects you.</div></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>Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxiety.</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:

INDOCO REMIDIES LIMITED`

Therapeutic class:

Anti-diabetic

Drug class:

Sulfonylurea