it is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus . It is a combination medicine that can control blood sugar better than single medication. It should be used along with a proper diet and regular exercise for best results. Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) may occur as a side effect and it should be taken with food to avoid upset stomach.
Uses / Indications:
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Interactions / Warnings:
Alcohol CAUTION It is unsafe to consume alcohol with it. Taking metformin with alcohol can cause lactic acidosis and you may experience malaise, respiratory distress, slow or irregular heartbeat, sleepiness, stomach upset, or other unusual symptoms. warnings Pregnancy WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS it may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the fetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. warnings Lactation it is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby. warnings Driving Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is low or high. If this happens, do not drive. warnings Kidney CAUTION it should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of it may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of it is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine. warnings Liver CAUTION it should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of it may be needed. Please consult your doctor. it is generally started with low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and its use is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
It is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Gliclazide and Metformin. Gliclazide is a sulfonylurea which works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood glucose. Metformin is a biguanide which works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying glucose absorption from intestines and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin.
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