Glizide
GENERIC NAME(S): Gliclazide
Description
Glizide or Gliclazide, sold under the brand name Diamicron among others. Glizide is an oral anti-diabetic, used to reduce blood glucose levels. It is only used in patients with type II diabetes. It can be used with insulin or other medicines to gain better control at the level of blood glucose. A controlled diet and exercise routine can give better results.
Uses of Glizide
Type II diabetes mellitus
Glizide is used in the treatment of type II diabetes mellitus, which increases blood glucose levels in the body.
Glizide is used in the treatment of type II diabetes mellitus, which increases blood glucose levels in the body.
Use in Pregnancy
This drug is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all risks and benefits from your doctor before taking this medication. Your doctor can write a safe alternative based on your diagnostic condition.
Use while Breastfeeding
This drug is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Your doctor can write a safe alternative based on your diagnostic condition.
When not to Use
Allergy
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Impaired kidney function
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Impaired kidney function
Side Effects
Major & minor side effects for Glizide
- DizzinessSEVERE
- Nausea or vomitingSEVERE
- DiarrheaSEVERE
- Confusion
- Weakness
- Sweating
- Changes in vision
- Decreased heartbeat
- Abdominal pain
- Constipation
- Skin rash
- Elevated liver enzymes
Dosage
Missed Dose
Missed doses can be taken only after remembering. If the time for the next dose, then the missed dosage can be left.
Over Dose
On suspicion of an overdue, it is recommended to immediately stop the medication and contact your doctor. After taking medication, symptoms such as dizziness, confusion, heart beat, tremors and sweating should be reported immediately.
Interactions
All medicines interact separately for the person from person to person. Before starting any medication, you should check with your doctor all possible interactions.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description- Drinking alcohol with Glizide can increase the hypoglycemic effect, leading to the beginning of hypoglycemic coma.
Instructions- When you are taking this medicine, drinking alcohol is not advised. Do not display those activities which require mental alertness to run heavy machinery or to drive. If you experience any undesired effects, inform the doctor.
Instructions- When you are taking this medicine, drinking alcohol is not advised. Do not display those activities which require mental alertness to run heavy machinery or to drive. If you experience any undesired effects, inform the doctor.
Interaction with Medicine
- Miconazole
- Phenylbutazone
- Chlorpromazine
- Glucocorticoids
Disease Interactions
Hemolytic Anemia/G6PD Deficiency
Glizide is not recommended for use in people suffering from Hemolytic anemia. The doctor must inform the situation. In such cases, alternative medicine related to Sulfonylureas should not be considered.
Heart Disease
If you are suffering from any disease of the heart and blood vessels, then you should take the Glizide with utmost care.
General Instructions
Take Glizide according to your doctor’s instructions. Follow the instructions outlined on the label. The drug should be taken verbally with breakfast or the first meal of the day. Water should be consumed in sufficient quantity while taking this medicine.
Warnings
Special Population Warnings
Pregnancy – This drug is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all risks and benefits from your doctor before taking this medication. Your doctor can write a safe alternative based on your diagnostic condition.
Breastfeeding – This drug is not recommended for use in lactating women. Your doctor can write a safe alternative based on your diagnostic condition.
Breastfeeding – This drug is not recommended for use in lactating women. Your doctor can write a safe alternative based on your diagnostic condition.
General warnings
Hypoglycemia- Glizide is not recommended in patients with hypoglycemia because it increases the risk of reducing blood sugar levels. If you feel any signs of dizziness, confusion or weakness, inform the doctor.
Impaired kidney function – Glizide is not recommended in patients suffering from kidney disease.
Impaired liver function – Glizide is not recommended which occurs in patients suffering from a severe liver damage.
Hemolytic Anemia – Glizide is not recommended in patients with glucose-6-phosphate (G6PD) deficiency due to the risk of developing Hemolytic anemia.
Impaired kidney function – Glizide is not recommended in patients suffering from kidney disease.
Impaired liver function – Glizide is not recommended which occurs in patients suffering from a severe liver damage.
Hemolytic Anemia – Glizide is not recommended in patients with glucose-6-phosphate (G6PD) deficiency due to the risk of developing Hemolytic anemia.
Disclaimer: DrLinex has made every effort to ensure that all information is factually accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date. However, this article should not be used as a licensed health care professional’s choice of knowledge and expertise. You should always consult your doctor or other health care professional before taking any medication. The information given here is subject to change and it has not been used to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions or adverse effects. The lack of warning or other information for any drug does not indicate that the combination of medicine or medication is safe, effective or appropriate for all patients or all specific uses.
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