DOTZIDE 80MG TABLET

DOTZIDE 80MG TABLET belongs to the class of drugs called ''oral hypoglycemic'' used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus when diet and exercise alone cannot control their blood sugar levels. Type 2 diabetes is a chronic or lifelong disorder that affects the way our body processes glucose. People with type 2 diabetes either do not produce enough insulin, or the insulin produced cannot perform its function in the body (insulin resistance). Middle-aged or older individuals are most likely to suffer from type 2 diabetes, so it is also known as adult-onset diabetes.

DOTZIDE 80MG TABLET contains gliclazide. It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas. It stimulates insulin secretion from the pancreas and decreases blood sugar levels. DOTZIDE 80MG TABLET prevents the blood glucose level from rising to very high levels, thus keeping your blood sugar level under control.

DOTZIDE 80MG TABLET should be taken in the dose and duration your doctor advises. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as stomach ache or indigestion, feeling sick (nausea), vomiting (diarrhoea), and constipation. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, please consult your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Do not stop taking DOTZIDE 80MG TABLET on your own since it may cause a rise in your blood sugar levels leading to other health issues like blindness, kidney damage, and loss of limbs. Before starting DOTZIDE 80MG TABLET, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding. And also, tell the doctor if you have/had any medical history of heart, liver, and kidney diseases, glucose-6- phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency (abnormality of red blood cells), and haemolytic anaemia. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking DOTZIDE 80MG TABLET; it might increase the side effects (hypoglycemia). Inform your doctor about all the medicine you are taking and your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects. DOTZIDE 80MG TABLET works best when coupled with a healthy lifestyle like losing weight if you are overweight (BMI >25), eating fewer calories (low fat and sugary food), and being more physically active (at least 150 min of activity every week).

DOTZIDE 80MG TABLET plays a vital role in managing diabetes and achieving good control of blood sugar levels. DOTZIDE 80MG 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, DOTZIDE 80MG TABLET prevents the blood glucose level from rising to very high levels, thus keeping your blood sugar level under control. DOTZIDE 80MG 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. DOTZIDE 80MG TABLET shows optimum effects when taken along with healthy lifestyle changes like weight loss, a healthy diet, and regular exercise.

• Stomach ache or indigestion
• Feeling sick (nausea)
• Being sick (vomiting)
• Diarrhoea
• Constipation
• Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels)

DOTZIDE 80MG TABLET should not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. Do not take DOTZIDE 80MG TABLET if you are allergic to DOTZIDE 80MG TABLET or any ingredient of DOTZIDE 80MG TABLET, have severe liver or kidney problems, have severe thyroid or adrenal gland problems, or have ever had a diabetic coma. Some diabetic patients taking DOTZIDE 80MG TABLET may develop a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis. In this condition, too much lactic acid is accumulated in the blood. So, your liver and kidney's proper functioning is required to eliminate excess lactic acid from the blood. Consult your doctor and take only if prescribed under medical supervision. DOTZIDE 80MG TABLET shows optimum effects when taken along with healthy lifestyle changes like weight loss, regular exercise, healthy diet.

Drug-Drug Interactions: DOTZIDE 80MG TABLET interact with other medicines used to treat high blood sugar (oral antidiabetics, GLP-1 receptor agonists or insulin), antibacterial drugs (sulfonamides, clarithromycin), medications to treat high blood pressure or heart failure (captopril, enalapril), medicines to treat fungal infections (miconazole, fluconazole), drugs to treat indigestion and ulcers in the stomach or duodenum (H2 receptor antagonists such as ranitidine), medicines to treat depression (monoamine oxidase inhibitors such as selegiline, phenelzine), painkillers or antirheumatics (ibuprofen, phenylbutazone), anti-inflammatory medications (glucocorticoids such as hydrocortisone, prednisolone), blood thinner /anticoagulant medication (warfarin), and medicines containing alcohol.

Drug-Food Interactions: DOTZIDE 80MG TABLET interacts with alcoholic beverages, which may increase the risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).

Drug-Disease Interactions: DOTZIDE 80MG TABLET should be avoided in patients with severe liver or kidney problems, severe thyroid or adrenal gland problems, or whoever has a diabetic coma, as it may worsen the condition.

• CAPTOPRIL
• ENALAPRIL
• MICONAZOLE
• FLUCONAZOLE
• RANITIDINE
• SELEGILINE
• PHENELZINE
• IBUPROFEN
• PHENYLBUTAZONE
• HYDROCORTISONE
• PREDNISOLONE
• WARFARIN
• CLARITHROMYCIN

• Fill your half plate with starchy veggies, a quarter with proteins, and a quarter with whole grain.
• Eat at regular intervals. Do not take a long gap between meals or snacks.
• Monitor your blood sugar level regularly, especially when there are a lot of fluctuations.
• Lose weight gradually to achieve a healthy body mass index ( 18.5 to 24.9)
• Reduce saturated fat intake in food like chips, crisps, pastries, biscuits, and samosas. Choose omega-3 fatty acid-containing oils for daily cooking. For frying, you may use palm oil, groundnut oil, mustard oil, rice bran oil, and safflower oil.
• Do not take stress as it may elevate your blood sugar level. You may adopt stress management techniques like mindfulness, yoga, or meditation to control stress-related blood sugar changes.
• Keep your blood pressure as normal (120/80mmHg) as possible, as it reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases in diabetes patients.
• Take the medication as directed by the doctor and at regular intervals if you take DOTZIDE 80MG TABLET more than once per day. Do not use other over-the-counter medicines, herbal or vitamin supplements without informing your pharmacist or doctor when you take DOTZIDE 80MG TABLET.
• Your doctor also guides you on noticing and managing the early symptoms of high/low blood sugar levels.