Glycinorm 80 Tablet (Gliclazide 80mg)

Medical Description

Glycinorm Tablet is an anti-diabetic medicine. It helps to lower the blood sugar levels in adult patients with a known history of diabetes mellitus that cannot be controlled by exercise, diet and insulin treatment alone. Glycinorm Tablet contains gliclazide as an active ingredient. The medicine is not recommended in children or in patients that require insulin. It must be taken as directed by the doctor and in doses and duration as prescribed. Before using Glycinorm Tablet, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about the detailed medical history.

Uses of Glycinorm 80 MG

Glycinorm Tablet is used to treat maturity-onset diabetes, diabetes with or without obesity in adults when diet, exercise, weight loss or insulin therapy fail to provide adequate results.

Contraindications of Glycinorm 80 MG

You may have an allergic to gliclazide or other ingredients of Glycinorm Tablet.
You may have type 1 diabetes.
You may have problems with the kidney or liver.
You may have ketones and sugar in the urine.
You may have diabetic pre-coma or coma.
You are a diabetic patient undergoing surgery, after severe trauma or during infections.
You may suffer from a hereditary disease – porphyria.
Taking a medicine called miconazole to treat fungal infection.
You are breastfeeding.

Side effects of Glycinorm 80 MG

Headache
Dizziness
Nausea
Diarrhoea
Stomach pain
Vomiting

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Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
You may have problems with the liver and kidney.
You may suffer from disorders like thyroid disorders, hypopituitarism and adrenal insufficiency.
You are at risk of developing low blood sugar. Risk factors for low blood glucose levels are missing meals, excessive exercise, certain medicines, having more dose of the medicine than prescribed by the doctor, alcohol consumption, fasting.
You may experience headaches, intense hunger, nausea, vomiting, sleep disorders, restlessness, aggressiveness, depression, confusion, speech or visual disorders, fits, dizziness.
You may have a hereditary condition called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency.
You are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
You must follow a regular diet and must not skip or delay meals.
Glycinorm Tablet is not recommended for use in children.

Mode of Action of Glycinorm 80 MG

How Does It Work?
The pancreas has beta cells that are responsible for the production of insulin. Gliclazide in Glycinorm Tablet increases those beta cells, thus producing more insulin, hence helps in lowering the blood sugar.

Directions for Use of Glycinorm 80 MG

Glycinorm Tablet must be taken as directed by the doctor. Take with a glass of water, do not cut, break or chew the medicine. Take it at a fixed time for optimal results and must not consume it more than that prescribed by the doctor.

Interactions of Glycinorm 80 MG

Interactions with other medicines
Some medicines affect the way Glycinorm Tablet works, or the medicine itself reduces the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
Inform the doctor about the medicines, supplements, or herbals the child is taking or might take to avoid possible interaction. You should inform the doctor if the child has a planned surgery or vaccination scheduled.
Taking antibiotic, blood thinners, oral contraceptives, medicines to treat heart problems, asthma, mental health problems, high blood pressure, infection, gout, stomach ulcer.
Glycinorm Tablet must not be used along with Miconazole (used to treat the infection) as it may cause low blood sugar and may lead to coma.
Concomitant use of Glycinorm Tablet along with Phenylbutazone is not recommended.

Storage and disposal of Glycinorm 80 MG

Store Glycinorm Tablet below 25°C at a dry place, protected from light.
Keep it away from children and pets.

Dosage of Glycinorm 80 MG

Overdose
Symptoms of overdose may lead to low blood pressure causing symptoms like headache, dizziness, sweating, hunger, shakiness, weakness, double vision, confusion, palpitations. Seek urgent medical help in case you have consumed too much of Glycinorm Tablet or experience symptoms.
Missed a Dose
You should never miss the blood sugar medicines. If you missed a dose of Glycinorm Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If it’s time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with the regular dose schedule. Avoid taking a double dose to compensate for the missed one.