Kezid MR 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 to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Kezid MR is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE
Kezid MR does not usually affect your ability to drive.
CAUTION
Kezid MR should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Kezid MR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
These patients can experience very low blood sugar levels with this medicine, which may take a long time to come back to normal
CAUTION
Kezid MR should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Kezid MR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Kezid MR 30mg Tablet
Introduction
Kezid MR 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 diabetes lik...
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Uses of Kezid MR
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Side effects of Kezid MR
Common
Upset stomach
Indigestion
How to use Kezid MR
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. Kezid MR is to be taken with food.
How Kezid MR 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 Kezid MR?
You should skip a dose of Kezid MR 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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