Glizid Tablet (Gliclazide)

Informations of Glizid Tablet (Gliclazide)

If you have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, it means that your body does not produce insulin efficiently or becomes resistant to insulin. This results in a build-up of glucose in the bloodstream, which can lead to serious health problems. Fortunately, there are medications available to help control blood sugar levels. One such medication is gliclazide, which belongs to a group of drugs called sulfonylureas. It is also sold under the brand name Zicron tablet.

What is Gliclazide?

Gliclazide is the active ingredient in Zicron tablets and is used to help control blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. It works by stimulating the cells in the pancreas that produce insulin, called beta cells. Gliclazide increases the amount of insulin released by the pancreas, which helps to lower the amount of sugar in the blood.

How Does Gliclazide Work?

Gliclazide improves insulin production immediately after eating. This is called early or first-phase insulin secretion. The enhanced insulin production results in a blood sugar-lowering effect in response to meals or glucose, as occurs naturally in people without diabetes. Gliclazide also prevents blood cells called platelets from clumping together in the blood and increases the breakdown of blood clots that form within the blood vessels. This may help prevent the long-term complications of diabetes, which may be partly due to changes in the blood vessels caused by these mechanisms. Buy Glizid Tablet Online from your most reliable pharmacy. 

How to Take Gliclazide

The dosage and frequency of taking gliclazide depend on how well your blood sugar is controlled. Your doctor will provide you with instructions, which should also be printed on the dispensing label that your pharmacist has put on the medicine. It is important to take gliclazide on a regular basis every day. Take your tablets with a drink of water before a meal. If your doctor has asked you to take this medicine once a day, take your tablets before breakfast. If your doctor has asked you to take the medicine twice a day, take your tablets before breakfast and before your evening meal. If you forget to take a dose, take your next dose as usual when it is due. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.

Who Should Not Take Gliclazide?

Gliclazide should not be used in children under 12 years of age or people who are allergic to other sulfonylurea medicines, such as glibenclamide or tolbutamide. It should also not be taken by people who are allergic to sulphonamide-type medicines, such as the antibiotic sulfamethoxazole. Gliclazide is not recommended for people with type 1 diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis, diabetic coma or pre-coma, severely decreased kidney or liver function, or rare inherited blood disorders called porphyrias, during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Zicron tablets contain lactose and should not be taken by people with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption. Purchase Gliclazide Tablets online, check price and availability for quick and fast delivery to your doorsteps.

Side Effects of Gliclazide

Like all medicines, gliclazide can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them. Some common side effects include disturbances of the gut, such as diarrhea, constipation, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain, and temporary visual disturbances at the start of treatment. Other side effects may include low blood glucose levels, and skin reactions such as rash, itching, or hives, which may rarely progress to more serious allergic skin reactions and disturbances in liver function or inflammation of the liver. Buy Glizid Tablet Online from your most reliable pharmacy.

Major Precautions while Using Glizid Tablet

Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medication as it can increase the risk of low blood sugar.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of liver or kidney disease.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this medication.

 FAQ

What should I do if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time.

Can Glizid Tablet be used in children?

Glizid Tablet is not recommended for use in children.

What should I do in case of an overdose?

In case of an overdose, contact your doctor immediately. Symptoms of an overdose may include confusion, seizures, loss of consciousness, and coma.

Can I drive or operate machinery while taking Glizid Tablet?

Glizid tablets may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience these symptoms, avoid driving or operating machinery.

Interactions with Glizid Tablet (Gliclazide)

There are some key interactions with other medications such as diabetes medications, Beta-blockers, Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), Anticoagulants, and Herbal supplements. It is vital to inform your physician if you are taking any related medications, to avoid side effects.