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Glutide CR 30 Capsule
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Glutide CR 30 Capsule

Manufactured byLupin Ltd.
ContainsGliclazide
Description
Glutide CR 30 Capsule is an oral antidiabetic medication used to control the blood glucose levels in type-II diabetes mellitus. It may be used along with Insulin or other medicines in order to achieve better control over the blood sugar levels. Patients are advised to maintain a strict exercise and diet regimen along with this medicine to get the best possible effect.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Glutide CR 30 Capsule

  • Dizziness
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Confusion
  • Weakness
  • Sweating
  • Changes in vision
  • Decreased heartbeat
  • Abdominal pain
  • Constipation
  • Skin rash
  • Elevated liver enzymes

Uses of Glutide CR 30 Capsule

What is it prescribed for?

  • Type II Diabetes Mellitus
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Consumption of alcohol during treatment with this medicine may increase the risk of severe side effects. These side effects may include confusion, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, weakness, and fainting. It is advised that you should avoid alcohol and not to perform activities which require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle and operating machinery when taking these medicines together.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit forming tendencies were reported
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known allergy to gliclazide or any other inactive ingredient present in the formulation.

Diabetic ketoacidosis

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with diabetic ketoacidosis due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

Severe kidney impairment

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with severe impairment of kidney function due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects.

Severe Hepatic impairment

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with severe impairment of hepatic function due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings

Hypoglycemia

This medicine should be administered with caution in patients prone to having hypoglycemic episodes due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects. Close monitoring of blood glucose levels is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Use in children

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients below 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

Driving or Operating machinery

Use of this medicine may cause blurred vision or dizziness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Consumption of alcohol during treatment with this medicine may increase the risk of severe side effects. These side effects may include confusion, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, weakness, and fainting. It is advised that you should avoid alcohol and not to perform activities which require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle and operating machinery when taking these medicines together.
Interaction with Medicine

Miconazole

Phenylbutazone

Glucocorticoids

Chlorpromazine

Disease interactions

Hemolytic Anemia/G6PD Deficiency

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with Hemolytic Anemia or G6PD deficiency due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

Heart Disease

This medicine should be administered with extreme caution in patients suffering from a disease of the heart or blood vessels due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take this medicine as prescribed by the doctor. Your dose is likely to change over time based on therapeutic response and clinical condition. Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended during treatment with this medicine. You should always carry a sugar candy with you to counteract an unexpected lowering of blood sugar levels. Do not change the dose or duration of use without consulting your doctor. This medicine will show better results if you maintain a strict exercise and diet regimen. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects.
Miscelleneous

To be taken with food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
This medicine works by increasing the release of insulin secretions from the pancreas.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Sulfonylureas

Schedule

Schedule H

Gliclazide - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2017 [cited 21 March 2017]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB01120

Gliclazide [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [cited 5 March 2020]. Available from:

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Gliclazide
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Information on this page was last updated on 19 Mar 2020

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