Uses / Indications:
When diet and exercise alone don't work, here is how to treat Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
Can be used by itself or with other diabetes medicines like metformin.
Pregnancy interaction:
Not a good idea during pregnancy.
Gliclazide may pass the placenta and make the baby's blood sugar too low (hypoglycemia).
Most of the time, insulin is the best way to treat diabetes during pregnancy.
Women who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant should talk to their doctor right away about safer options.
Expert advice:
Take with food to lower the chance of having low blood sugar.
While using this medicine, don't skip meals or fast.
If you have low blood sugar symptoms like sweating, shaking, or dizziness, you should always have a source of sugar with you (such glucose tablets or candy).
Check your blood sugar levels often and do what your doctor says.
Tell your doctor if you are going to have surgery, fast for a lengthy time, or start taking other medicines.
Side Effects:
Normal:
Low blood sugar (sweating, shaking, hunger, headache, and dizziness)
Getting heavier
Feeling sick, unsettled stomach
Not as common or serious:
Severe hypoglycemia (confusion, fainting, seizures)
Reactions to allergies (rash, itching, edema)
Problems with the liver (skin and eyes turning yellow, black urine)
Uncommon blood problems (low blood cell numbers)
How to use:
Follow your doctor's instructions about how to take it.
Usually taken once a day with breakfast.
Do not crumble or chew; just swallow whole with water.
To avoid hypoglycemia, stick to a regular eating routine.
How it works:
Gliclazide is an antidiabetic medication that belongs to the sulfonylurea class.
Makes the pancreas make more insulin.
People with type 2 diabetes can lower their blood sugar by getting more insulin.
Faq for medicine:
Can I take Diabetrol while I'm pregnant?
No. Insulin is safer and better for pregnant women.
Q2. Is it safe to take when breastfeeding?
Not advised, as minimal quantities may transfer into breast milk and induce hypoglycemia in the newborn.
Q3. How fast does it work?
It normally starts to reduce blood sugar levels within a few hours.
Q4. Will I have to take it for the rest of my life?
People with type 2 diabetes normally have it for a long time, therefore therapy may last a long time until your doctor changes it.
Q5. Is it okay to drink alcohol while taking Diabetrol?
No. Alcohol makes it more likely that you will have very low blood sugar.
Medicine interaction:
Other antidiabetic medications (insulin, metformin, DPP-4 inhibitors) can may elevate the risk of hypoglycemia.
Beta-blockers, such as propranolol, may hide signs of low blood sugar.
Alcohol: raises the chance of having low blood sugar.
Oral contraceptives, steroids, and diuretics may make it less effective (increase blood sugar).
Warfarin, antifungals (fluconazole), and antibiotics (clarithromycin) may change how drugs work or how blood sugar levels are affected.
