Glykind 60 XR Tablet (Gliclazide 60mg)

Medical Description

Glykind Xr 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. Glykind Xr 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 Glykind Xr Tablet, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about the detailed medical history.

Uses of Glykind Xr 60 MG

Glykind Xr 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 Glykind Xr 60 MG

You may have an allergic to gliclazide or other ingredients of Glykind Xr 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 Glykind Xr 60 MG

Headache
Dizziness
Nausea
Diarrhoea
Stomach pain
Vomiting

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.
Glykind Xr Tablet is not recommended for use in children.

Mode of Action of Glykind Xr 60 MG

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

Directions for Use of Glykind Xr 60 MG

Glykind Xr 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 Glykind Xr 60 MG

Interactions with other medicines
Some medicines affect the way Glykind Xr 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.
Glykind Xr 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 Glykind Xr Tablet along with Phenylbutazone is not recommended.

Storage and disposal of Glykind Xr 60 MG

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

Dosage of Glykind Xr 60 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 Glykind Xr Tablet or experience symptoms.
Missed a Dose
You should never miss the blood sugar medicines. If you missed a dose of Glykind Xr 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.