Glizid 80 Tablet

Description

Glizid 80 Tablet contains Gliclazide 80 mg, an oral antidiabetic medicine from the sulfonylurea class. It helps control blood sugar levels in patients with Type 2 diabetes by stimulating insulin release from the pancreas and improving glucose utilization by the body.

Uses

• Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Dosage

• Dosage should be taken as directed by a doctor

• Dose depends on blood sugar levels and patient response

• Usually taken once or twice daily

How to Use

• Take orally with water

• Take with or just before meals

• Swallow the tablet whole; do not crush or chew

• Follow prescribed diet and exercise plan

Precautions

• Not suitable for Type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis

• Inform your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease

• Avoid skipping meals to reduce the risk of hypoglycemia

• Use with caution in elderly patients

• Limit alcohol intake

Side Effects

Common side effects may include:

• Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)

• Nausea

• Stomach upset

• Headache

• Weight gain

Seek medical advice if side effects persist or if symptoms of severe low blood sugar occur.