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Gliclazide is used to lower blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes as an addition to a healthy diet and exercise.
Gliclazide 30 mg Extended-Release Tablets
Why is Gliclazide used?
Do not take Gliclazide:
• If you are allergic to gliclazide, other sulfonylureas, sulfonamides, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
• If you have type 1 (insulin-dependent) diabetes.
• If you have diabetic ketoacidosis (a serious complication where blood sugar levels are very high and you experience nausea, frequent urination, fatigue, and muscle weakness).
• If you are in a diabetic coma.
• If you have severe liver problems.
• If you have kidney problems.
• If you have porphyria (a hereditary disease affecting the liver or bone marrow).
• If you are taking the antifungal miconazole.
• If you are breastfeeding.
Warnings and Precautions:
Tell your doctor about all your health conditions, including if you have:
• If you are recovering from an injury, surgery, or infection with fever or other forms of stress.
• If you have liver or kidney problems.
• If you have an enzyme deficiency called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD).
This medication may cause low blood sugar, especially if you miss a meal, exercise a lot, or drink alcohol. Signs of low blood sugar include nausea, hunger, tremors, dizziness, confusion, drowsiness, trouble speaking, and sweating. You may eat a sugar cube or some juice.
Possible Side Effects:
Stop using this product and seek immediate medical attention if you develop a rash; itching; red, blistered, or peeling skin; Chest or throat tightness; difficulty breathing, swallowing, or speaking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. The frequency with which these side effects occur is unknown.
Serious side effects:
• Allergic reactions
• Low blood sugar levels
• Liver problems
Other medications and gliclazide:
Tell your doctor about all the medications you take.
Gliclazide interacts with many medications, including:
• Medications for high blood pressure
• Medications used to treat irregular heartbeat
• Medications used to lower cholesterol
• Medications used to treat mood disorders
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
• Certain antibiotics
• Antifungals
• Corticosteroids
• Birth control pills
• Anticoagulants such as warfarin
• Danazol
• Cimetidine
How to take gliclazide:
• This medication is for adults only.
• Take this medication as directed by your doctor.
• Take this medication with food, with the first meal of the day.
• Extended-release tablets: The recommended starting dose is 30 mg once daily with breakfast. Your doctor may gradually increase the dose to a maximum of 120 mg daily. Modified-release tablets: The recommended starting dose is 40–80 mg once daily with breakfast. Your doctor may gradually increase your dose to a maximum of 320 mg daily in two divided doses.
How to store gliclazide:
• Store at room temperature between 68 and 77°F (20 and 25°C).
• Keep this medication out of the reach of children.
• Do not use this medication after the expiration date printed on the carton.
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