Myzulin
Composition for Myzulin Products
Myzulin Products are primarily used for
Type 2 diabetes mellitusProducts for Myzulin
Myzulin 2.5mg Tablet SR
strip of 10 tablet sr
MRP₹45.94
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Myzulin 5mg Tablet SR
strip of 10 tablet sr
MRP₹64.69
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Substitute brands for Myzulin
About Myzulin Products
Uses of Myzulin Products
Glipizide 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.
Myzulin Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Myzulin are Dizziness, Diarrhea, Nervousness, Tremors, Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Flatulence, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Weight gain, Abdominal discomfort, Abnormal sensation.
How Myzulin Products work
Glipizide is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower blood glucose.
In Depth Information for Myzulin Products
- Take it shortly before or with the first main meal of the day (usually breakfast). Avoid skipping meals.
- Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Myzulin affects you.
- It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
- Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor and anxiety.
- Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms, such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
- Myzulin helps decrease high blood sugar level and avoid long-term complications of diabetes.
- Take it shortly before or with the first main meal of the day (usually breakfast). Avoid skipping meals.
- Exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) alongside.
- It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
- Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor and anxiety.
- Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine.
- Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Myzulin affects you.
- Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms, such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
Patient Concerns about Myzulin Products
Frequently asked questions about Myzulin Products
Q. What is the best time to take Myzulin 2.5mg Tablet SR?
Take Myzulin 2.5mg Tablet SR before meals or exactly as instructed by your doctor. There is evidence stating that Myzulin 2.5mg Tablet SR works best at controlling post meal high blood sugar levels when taken 30 minutes before breakfast. So, if you are supposed to take it once daily, take it in the morning before breakfast with a glass of water.
Q. Is Myzulin 2.5mg Tablet SR the same as metformin?
No, Myzulin 2.5mg Tablet SR 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 the sugar levels are different. While Myzulin 2.5mg Tablet SR 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. Is Myzulin 2.5mg Tablet SR bad for kidneys?
No, Myzulin 2.5mg Tablet SR is not harmful if your kidney function is normal. Any previous case of kidney problem should be informed to the doctor, so that the use of Myzulin 2.5mg Tablet SR can be assessed. This is done in order to analyze whether Myzulin 2.5mg Tablet SR can be given or not because it is principally excreted by the kidney. If you have kidney problems you will be started at a lower dose.
Q. Does Myzulin 2.5mg Tablet SR make you sleepy?
Myzulin 2.5mg Tablet SR itself does not cause sleepiness. However, it may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) when used with other anti-diabetes medicine. Because of this you may feel sleepy or have problems in sleeping.
Q. Does Myzulin 2.5mg Tablet SR cause weight gain?
Yes, Myzulin 2.5mg Tablet SR can cause weight gain. It is advisable to closely monitor your diet and do regular exercise while taking this medicine. Avoid skipping your meal as it can cause very low blood sugar levels and you may end up snacking or taking a lot of sugars.
Q. Is Myzulin 2.5mg Tablet SR a Thiazolidinedione?
No, Myzulin 2.5mg Tablet SR is not a Thiazolidinedione, it is a sulfonylurea. However, both are antidiabetic medicines but belong to a different group of medicines.
Q. Who should not take Myzulin 2.5mg Tablet SR?
Myzulin 2.5mg Tablet SR should be avoided by patients who are allergic to it, have severe kidney or liver disease, have G6PD-deficiency (an inherited condition affecting red blood cells), or are due to have surgery. Along with that, patients who are trying to get pregnant, are pregnant, or breastfeeding, or have insulin-dependent diabetes (type 1 diabetes mellitus) should also avoid taking Myzulin 2.5mg Tablet SR.
Q. What can happen if I take more than the recommended dose of Myzulin 2.5mg Tablet SR?
Overdose of Myzulin 2.5mg Tablet SR may significantly decrease your blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia). If you have taken an excess dose then you should instantly consume enough sugar (e.g., a small bar of sugar cubes, sweet juice or sweetened tea) and inform a doctor immediately. Severe cases of hypoglycemia accompanied by loss of consciousness and coma are cases of medical emergency requiring immediate medical attention.
Q. Can I skip Myzulin 2.5mg Tablet SR for a few days?
No, Myzulin 2.5mg Tablet SR should not be skipped, as it can make your diabetes worse. If, you miss the dose by mistake, take it as soon as you remember.