Glycopyrrolate (2mg)
Gcolate 2mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it in the dose duration as advised by the doctor. Keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen.The most common side effects of this medicine are dry mouth, vomiting, flushing, increased heart rate, urinary retention, and drowsiness. It may also cause constipation, so eat adequate fiber and drink plenty of water. Dizziness and blurred vision may occur as a side effect. It is better to avoid driving and other things which require mental focus.Before taking Gcolate 2mg Tablet, let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Let your doctor also know about if you have any preexisting medical conditions. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before taking this medicine.
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 themCommon side effects of Gcolate
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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. Gcolate 2mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Glycopyrrolate is in a class of medications called anticholinergics. It decreases stomach acid and saliva production by blocking the activity of acetylcholine, a chemical messenger in the body responsible for acid and saliva production.
Related Warnings
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Gcolate 2mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Gcolate 2mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Gcolate 2mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Long-term use of Gcolate 2mg Tablet might reduce milk production.
Gcolate 2mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Gcolate 2mg Tablet may affect vision and coordination. This may affect your driving ability.
Gcolate 2mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Gcolate 2mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
There is limited information available on the use of Gcolate 2mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Yes, Gcolate 2mg Tablet can be used to treat cases of excessive sweating. It decreases sweating and keeps the patient dry. However, you should not start taking this medication without knowing the cause of your sweating. Therefore, consult your doctor to know the cause of excessive sweating before starting this medication.
The Gcolate 2mg Tablet tablet is usually taken 2 or 3 times a day depending on the condition it has been prescribed for. The medicine should be swallowed with a glass of water on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal with a glass of water. Follow the instructions given by your prescribing physician and take the medicine exactly as directed.
The action and effect of this medicine varies from patient to patient. The onset of action depends on how fast the medicine gets absorbed from the stomach and reaches the bloodstream. This varies in different age groups. Usually it takes a few hours to show its effect, but exact duration is highly variable.
Gcolate 2mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients of old age, specifically elderly males. They should be screened for liver disease, kidney disease, heart disease, prostate or urinary problems. The dose of the medicine is accordingly adjusted and prescribed.
