Glycigon 80 mg Tablet

Composition of Glycigon 80 mg Tablet

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

Uses of Glycigon 80 mg Tablet

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Key benefits

• In Type 2 diabetes mellitus Glycigon 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 Glycigon 80 mg Tablet works

Glycigon-M 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 Glycigon 80 mg 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. Glycigon Tablet should be taken with or after 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

If you miss a dose of Glycigon 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 Glycigon 80 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Glycigon 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 Glycigon 80 mg 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 Glycigon 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 Glycigon 80 mg 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 Glycigon 80 mg 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 Glycigon 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). Glycigon Tablet helps decrease high blood sugar levels and avoid long-term complications of diabetes.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ARISTO PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LTD

Therapeutic class:

ANTI DIABETIC

Drug class:

Sulfonylurea

Chemical class:

Sulfonylurea