Pregnancy Interaction

• Gliclazide: Not safe to take while pregnant because it can cause low blood sugar in newborns.
• Metformin: Most people think it's safe and it's commonly used during pregnancy for diabetes and PCOS.
• Doctors frequently switch to insulin if needed during pregnancy, therefore combination therapy is not encouraged.
• Only use if your doctor tells you to.
• Talk to your doctor about changing your treatment if you want to get pregnant.

Faq For Medicine

Q1: What is Glycigon-M Tablet used for?
When diet and exercise alone don't work, it can be used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Q2: Is it okay to take this medicine on an empty stomach?
No. Taking it with food lowers the risk of having low blood sugar.

Q3. Can it make your blood sugar too low?
Yes, especially because of Gliclazide. Eat meals on a regular basis.

Q4. Is it safe to use this mix when pregnant?
Not generally advised. Insulin is better.

Q5. Can you use it with other diabetes medications?
Yes, but only with a doctor's help.

Q6. How long does it take to work?
Gliclazide starts to decrease blood sugar in 2–4 hours, while Metformin works in a few days.

Q7. Is it okay to drink alcohol while taking this medicine?
Don't drink alcohol because it raises the risk of low blood sugar and lactic acidosis (from Metformin).

Expert Advice

• Always eat something before taking the pill.
• Don't skip meals; the danger of hypoglycemia goes up.
• Check your blood sugar levels often.
• Don't drink alcohol at all.
• Tell your doctor if you keep having low blood sugar, an upset stomach, or unusual tiredness.
• If you use Metformin for a long time, you might not get enough Vitamin B12. Check your levels often.
• Stick to a tight diet and fitness plan for diabetics.

Side Effects

• Normal:
• Low blood sugar
• Feeling sick, throwing up
• Stomach upset or diarrhea
• Pain in the head
• Feeling dizzy
• Not wanting to eat
• Serious (need help right away):
• Very low blood sugar
• Lactic acidosis (rare but dangerous)
• Allergic responses (swelling, rash)
• Problems with vision (because of quick fluctuations in blood sugar management)

 How It Works

• Metformin:
• Lowers the amount of glucose the liver makes
• Makes insulin work better
• Lowers blood sugar without making you hypoglycemic by itself
• Gliclazide:
• Makes the pancreas make more insulin
• Helps lower blood sugar levels after meals
• The combined impact is better blood sugar management in people with type 2 diabetes.

Medicine Interaction

• Stay away from or use with caution:
• Alcohol → raises the chance of lactic acidosis
• Beta-blockers may hide the signs of low blood sugar.
• Steroids raise blood sugar levels.
• Thiazide diuretics
• Antifungals and antibiotics (which may change sugar levels)
• Other antidiabetic medications → heightened risk of hypoglycemia
• Heart rhythm medicines (may make side effects worse)
• Always tell your doctor about all the medicines you use.

How to Use

• Take one tablet with food (breakfast or as directed).
• Do not crumble or chew; just swallow whole with water.
• While using this drug, don't miss meals.
• Check your blood sugar often.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it with your next meal. Don't take two doses.
• Keep taking it even if your blood sugar levels go better. Don't stop without talking to a doctor first.

 Uses / Indications

• Diabetes mellitus type 2
• High blood sugar that can't be controlled by diet and exercise alone
• Diabetes in individuals who are overweight
• Preventing problems from diabetes:
• Neuropathy
• Damage to the kidneys
• Retinopathy
• Heart disease