Glz XR Tablet

Glz Xr Tablet contains gliclazide, a medication used to manage type 2 diabetes in adults when diet and exercise alone are insufficient. Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body either does not produce enough insulin or cannot effectively utilise the insulin it produces, leading to high blood sugar levels. While taking Glz Xr Tablet, your doctor will recommend lifestyle changes, such as a healthy diet, regular exercise, and limiting alcohol consumption.

Before starting this medication, inform your doctor about any existing liver, kidney, or hormonal issues, genetic disorders, or nutritional deficiencies. Glz Xr Tablet is not suitable for type 1 diabetes. A common side effect is low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia), which can cause sweating, shakiness, and weakness.

Carry a sugary snack with you to treat low blood sugar if it occurs. Other common side effects include headaches, dizziness, and constipation. Inform your doctor about any plans for pregnancy or if you are breastfeeding.

Closely follow your doctor's instructions and maintain a healthy lifestyle to effectively manage your diabetes with Glz Xr Tablet.

Dosage

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 Glz Xr Tablet or experience symptoms.

Missed a Dose

You should never miss the blood sugar medicines. If you missed a dose of Glz 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.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

The pancreas has beta cells that are responsible for the production of insulin. Gliclazide in Glz Xr Tablet increases those beta cells, thus producing more insulin, hence helps in lowering the blood sugar.

Directions for Use

Glz 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.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Glz Xr Tablet during pregnancy?

Glz Xr Tablet must be avoided during pregnancy as there is no or limited safety data available, please consult the doctor. If pregnancy detected while taking the medicine, inform the doctor immediately.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Glz Xr Tablet while breastfeeding?

It is unknown if gliclazide passes into human milk, thus Glz Xr Tablet must not be used while breastfeeding.

Driving

Can I drive after consuming Glz Xr Tablet?

• Glz Xr Tablet cause low blood sugar levels, that leads to dizziness, drowsiness, unconsciousness, confusion. This impairs the driving ability.
• Keep a juice or chocolate in the car, in case you feel uneasy, immediately have the juice or chocolate. Please note that artificial sweeteners do not help. Consult the doctor whether you can drive a car if you have few or no warning signs of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Glz Xr Tablet?

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Glz Xr Tablet as it affects blood glucose levels.

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.
• Glz Xr Tablet is not recommended for use in children.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to gliclazide or any other ingredients of Glz Xr Tablet
• If you have type 1 diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes
• If you are taking miconazole to treat fungal infection
• If you have problems with your kidney or liver
• If you have ketones and sugar in your urine
• If you have diabetic pre-coma or coma
• If you are breastfeeding

Side effects

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Stomach pain
• Vomiting

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• 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.
• Glz 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 Glz Xr Tablet along with Phenylbutazone is not recommended.

Storage and disposal

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the use of Glz Xr Tablet?

Glz Xr Tablet is used in adults 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.

How does Glz Xr Tablet works?

In patients with diabetes type 2, the body fails to produce make enough insulin or utilizing insulin properly. Glz Xr Tablet helps to increase the amount of insulin in the body and then lowers the blood sugar levels to maintain normal levels of sugar in the body.

Can Glz Xr Tablet be used in children?

No, Glz Xr Tablet is not recommended for use in children.

When should I take Glz Xr Tablet?

Take Glz Xr Tablet once daily with breakfast or the first main meal of the day. Take it at the same time every day for the best results.

Can Glz Xr Tablet cause low blood sugar?

Yes, it can sometimes cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Symptoms include sweating, dizziness, hunger, shakiness, or confusion. Always carry sugar or glucose tablets with you.