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Glychek 60 OD Tablet 15.0 tablet mr in 1 strip

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Glychek 60 OD Tablet is a product of INDOCO REMEDIES LTD.

Composition: Gliclazide (60mg)

Pack of 15 tablet

₹ 200.45

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All Details About Glychek 60 OD Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Glychek 60 OD Tablet

Description:

Glychek 60 OD Tablet is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It belongs to a group of medicines called sulfonylureas and helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. This helps prevent serious complications of diabetes.

Glychek 60 OD Tablet may be prescribed alone or along with other medicines. It should be taken with food. Take it regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefit. Your doctor will decide what dose is best for you, which may change from time to time according to how it works. Continue using this medicine as prescribed, even if you feel fine or your blood sugar levels are stable. If you stop it without consulting your doctor, your blood sugar levels could rise and put you at risk of kidney damage, blindness, and nerve problems.


Retain in mind that this medicine is just one part of your treatment plan. It should be combined with a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight management as recommended by your doctor. Your lifestyle plays a crucial role in managing diabetes.


The most common side effects of taking this medicine include diarrhea and headaches. It can also cause low blood glucose levels (hypoglycemia). Make sure you recognize the signs of having low blood glucose levels, such as sweating, dizziness, headache, and shaking. You must know how to deal with it.


To prevent hypoglycemic conditions, have regular meals and always carry a fast-acting source of glucose, such as sugary food or fruit juice, with you. Consuming alcohol can raise the risk of low blood sugar and should be avoided. Increaseitionally, some individuals may experience weight gain while taking this medicine. You should not take Glychek 60 OD Tablet if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus, diabetic ketoacidosis (high levels of acid in your blood), or severe kidney or liver disease.


Earlier taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had heart disease, thyroid disease, or some hormonal conditions. It may not be suitable. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Regularly monitor your blood sugar levels, and your doctor may recommend blood tests to check your blood cell counts and liver function.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Glychek 60 OD Tablet should be taken with or after food.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Glychek

  • Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
  • Weight gain
  • Flatulence
  • Diarrhea
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Dizziness

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
UNSAFE
Consumption of alcohol with Glychek 60 OD Tablet may cause a disulfiram-like reaction, leading to symptoms such as flushing, increased heart rate, low blood pressure, nausea, lightheadedness, and severe headache.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Glychek 60 OD Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Glychek 60 OD Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Glychek 60 OD Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Glychek 60 OD Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
UNSAFE
Glychek 60 OD Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.

FAQs:

What is the best time to take Glychek 60 OD Tablet?

Take Glychek 60 OD Tablet with food or as instructed by your doctor. Take it once daily, and take it in the morning with breakfast, with a glass of water.

Is Glychek 60 OD Tablet the same as metformin?

No, Glychek 60 OD Tablet is not the same as metformin. Although both these oral medicines are used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, the way they work to reduce sugar levels is different. While Glychek 60 OD Tablet acts by increasing the secretion of insulin by the pancreas, metformin acts by improving the functioning and effectiveness of the insulin already available in the body.

Can you take metformin and Glychek 60 OD Tablet at the same time?

Affirmative, Glychek 60 OD Tablet and metformin can be taken at the same time, but only if prescribed by the doctor. Your doctor may have prescribed taking the two together to control your uncontrolled sugar levels. However, taking the two together may cause low blood sugar, which may also occur if you delay or miss a meal, exercise more than usual, or take it with insulin. Follow the instructions given by your doctor strictly to avoid such complications.

Is Glychek 60 OD Tablet bad for kidneys?

No, Glychek 60 OD Tablet is not harmful if your kidney function is normal. Any previous case of kidney problems should be reported to the doctor so that the use of Glychek 60 OD Tablet can be assessed. This is done to analyze whether Glychek 60 OD Tablet can be given or not, because it is principally excreted by the kidneys. If you have kidney problems, you will be started on a lower dose.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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