Aviglic 80mg Tablet (10'S)

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Aviglic 80mg Tablet may be prescribed alone or along with other medicines. It should be taken with food. Take it regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefit. Your doctor will decide what dose is best for you and this may change from time to time according to how it works. The most common side effects of taking this medicine include indigestion and stomach upsets. It can also cause low blood glucose levels (hypoglycemia). Make sure you recognize the signs of having low blood glucose levels, such as sweating, dizziness, headache, and shaking, and know how to deal with it. To prevent this, it's important to have regular meals and always carry a fast-acting source of glucose such as sugary food or fruit juice with you. Drinking alcohol can also increase your risk of low blood sugar levels and should be avoided. Some people may find that they put on weight with this medicine.


Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

Gliclazide stimulates insulin secretion through the beta cell sulphonylurea receptor, and possibly through a direct effect on intracellular calcium transport. It specifically improves the abnormal first phase insulin release in type 2 diabetes, and also has an effect on the second phase.


Pharmacokinets

A single oral dose of 40 to 120 mg of gliclazide results in a Cmax of 2.2 to 8.0 µg/ml within 2 to 8 hours. Tmax and cmax are increased after repeated gliclazide administration. Steady state concentration is achieved after 2 days administration of 40 to 120 mg of gliclazide.


Side Effects

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Aviglic

Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)

Weight gain

Flatulence

Diarrhea

Headache

Nausea

Dizziness

Contra Indications

Stomach ache or indigestion. Try to rest and relax. ...

Feeling sick (nausea) Take your tablets with a meal. ...

Being sick (vomiting) Take small, frequent sips of water or squash to avoid dehydration. ...

Diarrhoea. Drink lots of fluids, such as water or squash, to avoid dehydration. ...

Constipation.

Pregnancy Related Information

Aviglic 80mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.


Product And Alcohol Interaction

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Aviglic 80mg Tablet.


Breast Feeding Related Information

Aviglic 80mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.


Indications

Gliclazide is used to lower the blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus when diet, physical exercise and weight reduction alone are not adequate. . It is used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. is an antidiabetic medication.

Interactions

acetylsalicylic acid (ASA)

alcohol.

angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs; captopril, ramipril)

angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs; e.g., candesartan, irbesartan, losartan)


Typical Dosage

Do not chew, crush or break it. Aviglic 80mg Tablet

Storage Requirements

Store below 30°C


Effects Of Missed Dosage

If you miss a dose of Aviglic 80mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.


Effects Of Overdose

Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.


Expert Advice

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 Aviglic 80mg Tablet 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).

How To Use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Aviglic 80mg Tablet is to be taken with food.


FAQs

Q. What is the best time to take Aviglic 80mg Tablet?

Take Aviglic 80mg Tablet before meals or exactly as instructed by your doctor. There is evidence stating that Aviglic 80mg Tablet 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 Aviglic 80mg Tablet the same as metformin?

No, Aviglic 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 the sugar levels are different. While Aviglic 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 Aviglic 80mg Tablet at the same time?

Yes, Aviglic 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 Aviglic 80mg Tablet bad for kidneys?

No, Aviglic 80mg Tablet 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 Aviglic 80mg Tablet can be assessed. This is done in order to analyze whether Aviglic 80mg Tablet 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.