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Composition:
GLICLAZIDE-60MG + METFORMIN-500MG
Uses:
Glicduo XR 60/500 Tablet is used in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. The detailed uses of Glicduo XR 60/500 Tablet are as follows: <br/>• Type 2 Diabetes management: Glicduo XR 60/500 Tablet helps to manage type 2 diabetes by controlling blood sugar levels in adults. It works by stimulating the pancreas to release more insulin.<br/>• Lowering HbA1c (blood sugar)levels: Glicduo XR 60/500 Tablet helps to lower HbA1c (blood sugar)levels, indicating better long-term blood sugar control and reducing the risk of diabetes complications.<br/>• Support complications of diabetes: Glicduo XR 60/500 Tablet helps manage diabetes complications such as kidney damage, blindness, and nerve damage by controlling blood sugar levels.<br/>
Medicinal Benefits:
Glicduo XR 60/500 Tablet plays a vital role in decreasing the blood sugar level in the body as metformin lowers glucose production in the liver, whereas the other increases the amount of insulin released by the pancreas. Glicduo XR 60/500 Tablet also helps to prevent serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage (diabetic nephropathy), blindness (diabetic retinopathy), loss of sensation in your hands and feet (diabetic neuropathy) or even loss of the foot. Glicduo XR 60/500 Tablet also helps to reduce your chance of having a heart attack or stroke. Being a combination of two drugs, it reduces the need to take multiple pills and hence makes it easier to remember to take the drugs.
Glicduo XR 60/500 Tablet is used to treat Type 2 diabetes.
Glicduo XR 60/500 Tablet is a combination of two anti-diabetic drugs: Gliclazide and Metformin. Gliclazide is a &#039;sulfonylurea&#039; which acts by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas. On the other hand, Metformin, which is a &#039;biguanide&#039;, works by lowering the glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from the intestines and increasing the body&#039;s response to insulin. In a nutshell, the two medicines prevent blood glucose levels from rising to very high levels, thus keeping your Diabetes under control.
Hypoglycemia refers to low blood sugar levels and it is one of the side effects of Glicduo XR 60/500 Tablet . Hypoglycemia can occur if you miss or delay your food, drink alcohol, over-exercise or take other antidiabetic medicine along with this medicine. It is important to regularly monitor blood sugar levels.
No, Glicduo XR 60/500 Tablet should not be used with other anti-diabetic medications as it may cause hypoglycemia (lowering of blood sugar level).
If you feel thirsty after taking Glicduo XR 60/500 Tablet , it may be because of dehydration as Glicduo XR 60/500 Tablet can lead to loss of fluids. Increase intake of fluids, if even then you feel thirsty please consult your doctor.
Yes, long-term usage of Glicduo XR 60/500 Tablet can cause vitamin B12 deficiency as it interferes with the absorption of vitamin B12 in the stomach. The symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency include fatigue, nerve problems, tingling sensation and numbness in hands and feet, weakness, urinary problems, affect mental status, and difficulty in maintaining balance. These symptoms can be managed by taking Vitamin B12 supplements as advised by your doctor.
If you have symptoms like increased hunger, increased thirst, frequent urination (usually at night), unexplained weight loss, fatigue, blurred vision, slow wound/sores healing, and frequent infections, contact doctor as it can be a condition of type 2 diabetes.
In case you feel that your blood sugar level is going down and you are feeling weak, immediately eat sugar candies or drink sugary beverages. It will help to balance the blood sugar level in your body. So, it is advisable to keep sugar candies with you.
Type-2 diabetes generally does not affect healthy children and teens, but it may affect children who are obese, which is also known as Childhood Obesity.
Include a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains like brown rice, whole wheat, oats, barley, and quinoa. Non-fat or low-fat dairy and proteins like chicken, lean meats, nuts, beans, tofu, lentils, eggs, fish, and turkey can also be included.
Cut back on foods high in sodium, alcohol, fried foods, and high-carb food and drinks like sugary drinks, drinks with added sugar, white rice and starchy vegetables.
Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) may occur because you inject too much insulin, miss or delay meals, do not eat enough, eat food containing less carbohydrate than normal, drink alcohol, lose carbohydrates due to vomiting or diarrhoea, do more exercise than usual or a different type of physical activity, are recovering from an injury, illness, operation or stress, or are taking/have stopped taking other medicines.
Glicduo XR 60/500 Tablet is an anti-diabetic medicine used to treat type-2 diabetes.
Possible side effects of Glicduo XR 60/500 Tablet are low blood sugar, taste change, nausea, diarrhoea, stomach pain, headache, and upper respiratory symptoms. Consult the doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
Glicduo XR 60/500 Tablet can cause lactic acidosis, a rare, but serious, metabolic complication. Consult the doctor if you notice symptoms of lactic acidosis like abdominal pain, vomiting, muscle cramps, difficulty breathing, reduced body temperature and heartbeat, and severe tiredness.
Glicduo XR 60/500 Tablet should not be taken by people who are allergic to any of its components, people having severe kidney disease or diabetic ketoacidosis.
No, it is not safe to drink alcohol while taking Glicduo XR 60/500 Tablet as it might cause low blood sugar and unpleasant side effects.
Glicduo XR 60/500 Tablet should be taken during pregnancy and breastfeeding only if prescribed by the doctor.
Glicduo XR 60/500 Tablet may not be recommended for children as the safety and efficacy have not been established. Please consult the doctor.
Overdose may cause hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar). Seek medical attention if you have overdosed on Glicduo XR 60/500 Tablet .