Glycozar-M 40 mg Tablet

Composition of Glycozar-M 40 mg Tablet

Glycozar-M 40 mg Tablet contains Gliclazide modified release 40 mg. It belongs to the Sulfonylurea (second generation) class of medicines.

Uses of Glycozar-M 40 mg Tablet

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (adult) to improve blood glucose control along with diet and exercise; may be used alone or with other antidiabetic medicines as prescribed.

Key benefits

• Lowers fasting and post-meal blood glucose
• Improves glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes
• Helps reduce diabetes-related complications with long-term control
• Once-daily modified-release option may improve adherence

How Glycozar-M 40 mg Tablet works

Gliclazide is a sulfonylurea antidiabetic. It stimulates insulin release from pancreatic beta cells and improves peripheral glucose utilization, thereby lowering blood sugar levels.

How to take Glycozar-M 40 mg Tablet

Take by mouth exactly as prescribed. Usually taken once daily with breakfast/first main meal; swallow tablet whole (do not crush/chew) if modified-release. Monitor blood glucose regularly and do not skip meals to reduce risk of hypoglycaemia.

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 Glycozar-M 40 mg Tablet

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

• Hypoglycaemia
• dizziness
• headache
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• diarrhoea
• constipation
• weight gain
• skin rash
• itching

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 Glycozar-M 40 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Risk of hypoglycaemia especially with missed meals, excess exercise, alcohol use, or dose changes. Use with caution in elderly, malnourished patients, and those with kidney or liver impairment. Not for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. Inform doctor about recurrent low sugar episodes; carry glucose/sugar source. Rare but serious: severe allergic reactions, blood dyscrasias, liver dysfunction—seek medical help if jaundice, unusual bruising, fever/sore throat occur.

Do not take Glycozar-M 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

Alcohol (increases hypoglycaemia risk), other antidiabetics including insulin, beta-blockers (may mask hypoglycaemia), fluconazole (may increase gliclazide effect), rifampicin (may reduce effect), corticosteroids and thiazide diuretics (may raise glucose), warfarin (may enhance anticoagulant effect—monitor INR).

How to store Glycozar-M 40 mg Tablet

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

Expert advice for Glycozar-M 40 mg 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:

ELINOR PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LTD

Therapeutic class:

Antidiabetic

Drug class:

Sulfonylurea (second generation)