Glico
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About Glico Products
Uses of Glico Products
Gliclazide is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Glico Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Glico are Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Dizziness, Headache, Nausea1a, Weight gain, Gastrointestinal disturbance.
How Glico Products work
is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood sugar levels.
Patient Concerns about Glico Products
Frequently asked questions about Glico Products
Frequently asked questions about Gliclazide
Q. What is the best time to take Glico 40mg Tablet?
Take Glico 40mg Tablet before meals or exactly as instructed by your doctor. There is evidence stating that Glico 40mg Tablet works best at controlling post meal high blood sugar levels when taken 30 minutes before breakfast. So, if you are supposed to take it once daily, take it in the morning with breakfast with a glass of water.
Q. Is Glico 40mg Tablet the same as metformin?
No, Glico 40mg 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 the sugar levels are different. While Glico 40mg 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.
Q. Can you take metformin and Glico 40mg Tablet at the same time?
Yes, Glico 40mg 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.
Q. Is Glico 40mg Tablet bad for kidneys?
No, Glico 40mg Tablet is not harmful if your kidney function is normal. Any previous case of kidney problem should be informed to the doctor, so that the use of Glico 40mg Tablet can be assessed. This is done in order to analyze whether Glico 40mg Tablet can be given or not because it is principally excreted by the kidney. If you have kidney problems you will be started at a lower dose.
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