Pregnancy Interaction

• Not advised during pregnancy.
• Gliclazide may lower blood sugar levels in both the mother and the baby.
• Metformin is pretty safe, although pregnant women should not take it with other drugs.
• Most of the time, pregnant women with diabetes are switched to insulin, which is safer.
• Always talk to a diabetologist or gynecologist before using.
• Don't take medicine on your own.

Faq For Medicine

Q1. What does Euclide M 60 OD do?

When diet, exercise, and taking one medicine aren't adequate, it is used to manage Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Q2. What does "60 OD" mean?

It means that it comes in a form that releases 60 mg of Gliclazide once a day.

Q3. Does Euclide M make sugar levels low?

Yes, because it has gliclazide in it.

Q4. Does this medication make you have diarrhea?

Yes, metformin can cause diarrhea, stomach pain, or acidity in some people.

Q5. Can I drink while I'm getting treatment?

Don't drink alcohol because it raises the risk of lactic acidosis and hypoglycemia.

Q6. Is this safe for kids?

No, it is not suggested for kids.

Q 7. How long does it take to work?

It starts to lower blood sugar in 1 to 2 hours, and the impact lasts longer because of MR/OD technology.

Expert Advice

• Always take the tablet with food, and breakfast is the best time.
• Never miss meals; it could put you at risk of serious hypoglycemia.
• Check your blood glucose, HbA1c, and kidney function tests on a regular basis.
• Eat well, work out regularly, and drink enough water.
• If you feel dizzy, sweaty, or weary, don't drive or use heavy machinery. You might have low blood sugar.
• Bring glucose or candy with you to deal with low sugar levels.
• Tell your doctor before surgery, an infection, vomiting, dehydration, or a serious sickness. You may need to stop taking metformin for a while.
• You should not adjust the dose on your own.

Side Effects

• A lot:
• Low blood sugar (sweating, shaking, disorientation, and hunger)
• Sickness
• Throwing up
• Diarrhea (caused by metformin)
• Discomfort in the stomach
• A headache
• Dizziness
• Not as common:
• Taste like metal
• Mild weight gain (gliclazide)
• Tiredness
• Serious (uncommon):
• Lactic acidosis (medical emergency)
• Very low blood sugar
• Problems with the liver (eyes and skin turning yellow)
• Rash, swelling, and trouble breathing are all signs of an allergic reaction.
• Get medical attention right once if you have serious symptoms.

 How It Works

• Euclide M 60 OD Tablet has two diabetes-fighting drugs in it:
• Gliclazide MR (60 mg)
• A sulfonylurea
• Makes the pancreas release more insulin
• Controls blood sugar before and after meals
• Metformin
• Lowers the liver's ability to make glucose
• Makes insulin work better
• Decreases the amount of sugar that the intestines take up
• Together, they give blood sugar robust dual control by increasing insulin production and lowering insulin resistance.

Medicine Interaction

• Raises the chance of having low blood sugar:
• Drinks
• Insulin
• Other diabetes medications (metformin, sitagliptin, and glimepiride)
• Sulfonamides and other antibiotics
• Beta-blockers (may mask signs of low blood sugar)
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (ibuprofen)
• Less effective:
• Anabolic steroids
• Hormones from the thyroid
• Birth control pills
• Diuretics
• Rifampicin
• Important interactions:
• Drugs that impact the kidneys may raise the risk of lactic acidosis (metformin).
• Always tell your doctor about any supplements or medications you are taking.

 How to Use

• Take once a day with a meal, such breakfast.
• Don't crush, chew, or break MR/OD tablets; just swallow them whole.
• Keep your everyday schedule the same.
• If you don't take a dose:
• If you are far away from your next dose, take it promptly.
• If your next dose is imminent, skip it. Don't take two doses.
• Keep up with your diet and workout plan.
• You need to see your doctor regularly.

 Uses / indications

• The Euclide M 60 OD Tablet is used for:
• Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
• For improved control when:
• Diet and exercise aren't enough
• Single medication therapy doesn't work
• Helps stop problems from happening in the long run, such as:
• Nerve damage
• Nephropathy
• Retinopathy
• Heart problems
• Stroke
• Not used for:
• Diabetes type 1
• Diabetic ketoacidosis
• Very bad infection or serious disease