Gliclazide Tablets

Surone XR 60

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Gliclazide Tablets

Gliclazide helps to cure type 2 diabetes when diet and exercise alone fail to balance blood sugar levels. Type 2 diabetes is a chronic or lifelong condition that affects the way our bodies handle glucose. 

Gliclazide has gliclazide which works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas. It stimulates insulin secretion from the pancreas and lowers blood sugar levels. Gliclazide does not raise blood glucose levels, thus raising your blood sugar levels.

Medical Benefits 

Gliclazide is related to the category of sulfonylureas used to treat type 2 diabetes. It works by stimulating insulin from the beta cells of the pancreas (insulin-secreting organ) and reducing the rise in blood sugar thereby contributing to blood sugar levels and retinopathy (eye loss), nephropathy (kidney problems), neuropathy (nerve damage), diabetic foot ulcers, Prevent serious complications such as ulcers and delays.

Use Of Gliclazide 

Gliclazide is a type of drug that helps to cure type 2 diabetes mellitus. This medicine is used also with diet and exercise to high blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

How Does Gliclazide Work?

Gliclazide is an anti-diabetic medication. This medicine acts by increasing the amount of insulin formulated by the pancreas to decrease blood sugar levels.

Side Effects 

  • Stomach ache or indigestion
  • Feeling sick (nausea)
  • Being sick (vomiting)
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation
  • Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels)

Expert Advice For Gliclazide 

  • Serve before or with the first main meal of the day (usually breakfast). Avoid skipping meals.
  • Use caution when driving or operating machinery unless you know how you are affected by gliclazide.
  • Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels) can occur when used with other anti-diabetic medications, alcohol, or food late or withdrawn.
  • Always take a sugary snack or fruit juice with you if you have symptoms of low blood sugar such as cold sweats, cold dry skin, tremors, and anxiety.
  • Your doctor can monitor your liver function regularly. Tell your doctor if you notice symptoms such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, and redness of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
  • Gliclazide helps reduce high blood sugar levels and avoid long-term complications of diabetes.
  • Check your blood sugar regularly while taking this medication. 
  • Be careful when driving or operating machinery unless you know how you are affected by gliclazide.

Frequently Asked Question(FAQ)

Q. Which is the best time to take Gliclazide medicine?

Take Gliclazide before meals or as directed by your doctor. There is evidence that gliclazide is effective in preventing postprandial hyperglycemia when taken 30 minutes before breakfast. So if you have to take it once a day, take it in the morning with a glass of water before breakfast.

Q. Is Gliclazide the same as metformin?

No, gliclazide is not the same as metformin. Although both of these oral medications are used to treat type 2 diabetes, they work differently in lowering blood sugar levels. Gliclazide works by increasing insulin secretion by the pancreas, while metformin works by improving the effectiveness and efficiency of insulin already in the body.

Q. Can we take Metformin and Gliclazide medicine at the same time?

Yes, Gliclazide and Metformin can be taken at the same time but only if prescribed by a doctor. Your doctor may have suggested combining the two to keep uncontrollable sugar levels in check. But taking the two together can cause a drop in your blood sugar which can also happen if you delay or skip meals, exercise more than usual, or supplement with insulin Follow the instructions of your doctor for you to avoid such complications.