Glicrite XR 60 Tablet Substitute
Composition:
GLICLAZIDE-60MG
Uses:
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Medicinal Benefits:
Glicrite XR 60 Tablet plays a vital role in managing diabetes and achieving good control of blood sugar levels. Glicrite XR 60 Tablet is a class of medications called a sulfonylurea, which decreases raised blood sugar levels by stimulating insulin release from the beta cells located in the pancreas (insulin-secreting organ). In a nutshell, Glicrite XR 60 Tablet prevents the blood glucose level from rising to very high levels, thus keeping your blood sugar level under control. Glicrite XR 60 Tablet plays a vital role in controlling blood sugar levels and prevents serious complications of diabetes like retinopathy (eyesight loss), nephropathy (kidney problems), neuropathy (nerve damage), diabetic foot ulcer and delayed wound healing. Glicrite XR 60 Tablet shows optimum effects when taken along with healthy lifestyle changes like weight loss, a healthy diet, and regular exercise.
Glicrite XR 60 Tablet helps to control the blood sugar level. It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas. It stimulates insulin secretion from the pancreas and decreases blood sugar levels. Glicrite XR 60 Tablet prevents the blood glucose level from rising to very high levels, thus keeping your blood sugar level under control.
In type 1 diabetes, the body doesn’t produce insulin as the islet cells (insulin-producing cells) in the pancreas are destroyed. In type 2 diabetes, though islet cells are working, the body doesn’t respond to insulin as it becomes resistant to insulin.
Yes, Glicrite XR 60 Tablet can cause indigestion. Eat a proper well-balanced diet and drink plenty of fluid to avoid it.
Once blood sugar goes below the normal range (70mg/dl), it is called hypoglycemia or low blood sugar in people with diabetes. If you feel your blood sugar level is going down and feel weak, immediately eat sugar candies. It will help to balance the blood sugar level in your body. So, keeping sugar candies with you if you have diabetes is advisable.
Yes, Glicrite XR 60 Tablet can cause stomach upset if taken empty stomach. So, it should be preferably taken with a meal or just after a meal to avoid an upset stomach.
If you forget to take Glicrite XR 60 Tablet , do NOT take a double dose to make up for your forgotten dose. Taking overdose might cause your sugar level to fall down rapidly. Try to take the next dose at the usual time.
No. Glicrite XR 60 Tablet is only prescribed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes also called as 'non-insulin-dependent diabetes'.
There is no clinical evidence that Glicrite XR 60 Tablet affects fertility in either men or women. Speak to your doctor before taking Glicrite XR 60 Tablet .