GLICLAZIDE

Why is this medicine prescribed to you? • Too low blood sugar levels can cause hypoglycemia.
Gliclazide is prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes, alone or in Symptoms of hypoglycemia include nausea, headache,
combination with other diabetes medicines. fast heartbeat, irritability, chills, unusual sweating,
shaking, feeling hungry, vision changes, nervousness,
How do you use it? confusion, weakness, dizziness, drowsiness and fainting.
Use gliclazide exactly as instructed by your doctor for it At the first sign of hypoglycemia, drink or eat something
to be effective. containing sugar like glucose tablet, sugar, honey, candy,
• Take gliclazide with meals. orange juice or non-diet soda. If there is no improvement
• If you are given the extended-release tablet, swallow it in your condition thereafter, seek immediate medical
whole; do not break, crush or chew. help.
• If you forget to take this medicine on schedule, take the • Avoid alcohol to help manage your condition.
missed dose immediately as you remember. However, if • If you need to undergo surgery or dental procedure,
it is already time for the next dose, just proceed with your inform your doctor or dentist that you are using this
next regular dose schedule. medicine before going through it.
• Unless advised by your doctor, do not double or adjust • Side effects may possibly occur as with most medicines.
dosage, or stop use even if you feel well. You may not experience any side effect; however, if you
experience any of these side effects with gliclazide,
What do you need to know before you use it? inform your doctor immediately, especially if they
• Inform your doctor or pharmacist: become severe or persistent: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,
- if you are pregnant, trying for a baby or breastfeeding; constipation, bloating, indigestion, gas, stomach cramps,
- if you have any of the following conditions: allergy, headache, dizziness, yellowing of the skin or eyes and
type 1 diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis, kidney problem, allergic reactions such as hives, difficulty breathing and
liver problem, blood disorder (porphyria), thyroid swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat.
problem, pituitary gland problem, adrenal gland • If you experience dizziness or vision problems, do not
problem, glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) drive, operate machinery or perform any activity which
deficiency, severe infection or injury; will need you to be alert and to see clearly.
- if you are using any other prescription or over-the- • The side effects mentioned here are not complete and
counter (OTC) medicines and dietary or herbal others may occur. If you observe other side effects or
supplements. reactions, call your doctor for advice.
• Keep a regular check-up schedule. You need to test for • Do not share your medicine with others even if you have
blood sugar levels regularly and keep a record of your the same disease symptoms.
blood sugar levels. Your doctor will show you how to test;
explain how to use the test results; advise you on the How do you handle it before and after use?
tests needed to check and monitor your progress while Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light and
under treatment with this medicine. Your doctor will also moisture. Keep the medicine out of children’s reach.
advise you on the proper diet, exercise, weight control Discard it properly when it is expired or no longer needed.
and care of eyes, feet, gums and teeth which you have to
follow closely to help control your blood sugar levels.

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