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Gliclazide
How Gliclazide works
Gliclazide is an anti-diabetic medication (sulphonylurea). It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood glucose.
Side Effects
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level), Nausea, Headache, Dizziness
Usage
Gliclazide is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes
It is used in addition to diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is gliclazide the same as glipizide?No,gliclazide and glipizide belong to a class of drugs known as sulphonylureas
Q. Is gliclazide a statin or, steroid?No,gliclazide belongs to sulfonylurea category of antidiabetic drug class
Q. What is Glizid M?Glizid M is a combination product that contains gliclazide and metformin. Both drugs are used to lower blood glucose levels in adult with type 2 diabetes mellitus that is not controlled by diet and exercise alone.
