Glicap
Glicap Products are primarily used for
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
About Glicap Products
Uses of Glicap Products
Gliclazide is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Glicap Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Glicap are Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Weight gain, Gastrointestinal disturbance.
How Glicap Products work
is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood sugar levels.
Patient Concerns about Glicap Products
Frequently asked questions about Glicap Products
Frequently asked questions about Gliclazide
Q. What is the best time to take Glicap 80mg Tablet?
Take Glicap 80mg Tablet with food or as instructed by your doctor. Take it once daily, and take it in the morning with breakfast, with a glass of water.
Q. Is Glicap 80mg Tablet the same as metformin?
No, Glicap 80mg Tablet is not the same as metformin. Although both these oral medicines are used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, the way they work to reduce sugar levels is different. While Glicap 80mg Tablet acts by increasing the secretion of insulin by the pancreas, metformin acts by improving the functioning and effectiveness of the insulin already available in the body.
Q. Can you take metformin and Glicap 80mg Tablet at the same time?
Yes, Glicap 80mg Tablet and metformin can be taken at the same time, but only if prescribed by the doctor. Your doctor may have prescribed taking the two together to control your uncontrolled sugar levels. However, taking the two together may cause low blood sugar, which may also occur if you delay or miss a meal, exercise more than usual, or take it with insulin. Follow the instructions given by your doctor strictly to avoid such complications.
Q. Is Glicap 80mg Tablet bad for kidneys?
No, Glicap 80mg Tablet is not harmful if your kidney function is normal. Any previous case of kidney problems should be reported to the doctor so that the use of Glicap 80mg Tablet can be assessed. This is done to analyze whether Glicap 80mg Tablet can be given or not, because it is principally excreted by the kidneys. If you have kidney problems, you will be started on a lower dose.