Description
GLYCIGON 80MG TABLET contains Gliclazide which belongs to the group of medicines called Antidiabetic agents. It is used in adults to treat Type II diabetes mellitus when diet, exercise and lifestyle changes alone does not result in adequate response.
Type II diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease associated with abnormally high levels of glucose in the blood. It is caused either due to inadequate production of a hormone called insulin (produced by pancreas to metabolize glucose) or due to inadequate sensitivity of body cells to the actions of insulin.
During therapy with GLYCIGON 80MG TABLET, your doctor might ask you to make certain lifestyle changes such as following a healthy diet, regular physical exercise and quitting alcohol consumption.
Before taking GLYCIGON 80MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have any hormonal problems, genetic disorders (such as G6PD deficiency) or if you are malnourished, starved, on an irregular diet.
GLYCIGON 80MG TABLET is not suitable for use in patients with type I diabetes mellitus. Consult your doctor before taking GLYCIGON 80MG TABLET if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding.
One of the most common side effects of taking GLYCIGON 80MG TABLET is hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels) which can be identified through symptoms such as increased hunger, sweating, shakiness, weakness or an irregular heartbeat. To avoid this, your doctor will periodically monitor your blood sugar levels and adjust the dose of GLYCIGON 80MG TABLET accordingly.
You can also carry a sugary snack (such as biscuits, glucose drinks or sweet candies) along with you as a precaution and have them immediately if you experience any signs of hypoglycemia. However, consult your doctor if there is no improvement in your condition. Other common side effects of taking GLYCIGON 80MG TABLET are headache, dizziness and constipation.
USES OF GLYCIGON 80MG TABLET
- Treats Type II diabetes mellitus in adults
SIDE EFFECTS OF GLYCIGON 80MG TABLET
COMMON
- Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels)
- Dizziness
- Headache
UNCOMMON
- Stomach pain
- Nausea or vomiting
- Indigestion, diarrhea or constipation
RARE
- Low RBC and platelet count (causing pale skin, tiredness, headache, prolonged bleeding or bruising, shortness of breath or dizziness)
- Skin rash and itching
- Changes in vision
Stop taking GLYCIGON 80MG TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
- Severe allergic reaction (such as skin rash, swelling of the face, eyelids, lips, tongue or throat which causes difficulty in breathing or swallowing)
- Severe skin reactions (such as DRESS characterized by fever or flu-like symptoms along with skin rashes with widespread blistering or peeling of skin)
- Signs of liver problems (such as fever, yellowing of skin and whites of the eyes, weakness, fatigue, weight loss and loss of appetite)
- Signs of severe decrease in blood sugar level (such as confusion, headache, excessive sweating, clammy skin, trembling, weakness, double vision, excessive hunger, nausea, vomiting, problems in sleeping, feeling agitated, unable to concentrate, drowsiness, loss of consciousness, slowed reactions, depression, trouble seeing or speaking, paralysis, numbness, dizziness, hallucinations, difficulty in breathing, slowed or faster heartbeat with chest pain)
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