It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Glimicron MR 30.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Glimicron MR 30 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it t...
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SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Glimicron MR 30 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE
Glimicron MR 30 does not usually affect your ability to drive.
CAUTION
Glimicron MR 30 should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Glimicron MR 30 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
These patients can experience very low blood sugar levels with this medicine, which may ...
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CAUTION
Glimicron MR 30 should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Glimicron MR 30 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Glimicron MR 30mg Tablet
Introduction
Glimicron MR 30 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 to prevent serious complications of diabe...
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Uses of Glimicron MR 30
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Side effects of Glimicron MR 30
Common
Upset stomach
Indigestion
How to use Glimicron MR 30
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. Glimicron MR 30 is to be taken with food.
How Glimicron MR 30 works
is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood sugar levels.
What if you forget to take Glimicron MR 30?
You should skip a dose of Glimicron MR 30 if a meal is skipped, and add a dose of medicine if you eat an extra meal.
Quick Tips
Take it shortly before or with the first main meal of the day (usually breakfast). Avoid skipping meals.
Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Diamicron XR 60 Tablet affects you.
It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, trem...
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Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms, such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, o...
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Brief Description
Indication
Type 2 DM
Administration
Should be taken 30 mintues before meal or with meal.
Adult Dose
Oral
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Adult: Initially, 40-80 mg daily gradually increased to 320 mg daily if necessary. Doses >160 mg daily are given in 2 ...
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Contraindication
Type 1 DM, diabetes complicated with ketoacidosis; hypersensitivity; severe renal and hepatic impairment. Pregnancy and lactation.
Mode of Action
Gliclazide stimulates insulin secretion from pancreatic beta-cells, reduces insulin uptake and glucose output by the liver, and increases insulin sens...
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Precaution
Monitor blood glucose concentration. May require insulin during metabolic stress. Care when transferring from combination therapy. Increased risk of s...
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