What is Apo-Gliclazide (Gliclazide) used for?

Apo-Gliclazide (Gliclazide) is an oral sulphonylurea medication used to treat patients with type 2 diabetes. The medication controls elevated glucose levels in the blood to prevent the fatigue, faintness, blurry vision, discomfort, or possible seizures associated with this condition. It is normally used along with a balanced diet and regular exercise to get the best results from treatment. Your doctor may also prescribe this medication for the treatment of other unlisted conditions.

How should I use Apo-Gliclazide (Gliclazide)?

Follow your doctor`s instructions for using Apo-Gliclazide (Gliclazide) to get the safest and most effective results from treatment. The typical dosage is one tablet administered each day along with breakfast, but your individual instructions will depend on your age, weight, health condition, and the severity of your symptoms. These should be swallowed whole with a large glass of water along with a meal. Never chew, split, or crush the tablets to avoid destroying or altering the effects of their contents. Ask your doctor any questions you have about the medicine to ensure the correct usage.

What are the side effects of Apo-Gliclazide (Gliclazide)?

Some patients using Apo-Gliclazide (Gliclazide) have reported experiencing side effects such as:

• Gassiness, bloating, or heartburn
• Mild nausea
• Mild joint or muscle pain
• Mild skin rash or irritation

Serious side effects that may require emergency medical attention are faintness, sensitive skin, easier bruising, vomiting, darkened urine, discoloured stools, or jaundice. Tell your doctor as soon as you experience any worrying side effects you experience to make sure the correct changes are made to your dosage or frequency of administration to prevent further health complications from occurring.

Please Note

Apo-Gliclazide (Gliclazide) should not be used by patients who are pregnant, breastfeeding, allergic to sulphonylureas, or who have type 1 diabetes, porphyrias, diabetic ketoacidosis, severely decreased liver function, or severely decreased kidney function. You are also suggested to inform your doctor if you have an underactive thyroid, malnutrition, severe vascular disease, reduced pituitary function, or decreased liver or kidney function. These conditions may cause unexpected problems during treatment requiring adjustments to your regimen.

Strictly use Apo-Gliclazide (Gliclazide) as prescribed and follow all instructions provided by your doctor. Safe, suitable, and optimum dosage can vary and is dependent on the patient`s health and medical history, as well as the condition you are treating.

Apo-Gliclazide (Gliclazide) may not be safe or suitable for all patients. Always ensure your doctor is informed if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, using any other type of medication (including non-prescription medicine, vitamins, and supplements), as well as if you have any allergies, other illnesses, or pre-existing medication conditions.

Seek immediate medical attention or proceed to your nearest accident and emergency department if you suffer a hypersensitive or allergic reaction. Symptoms usually present during a reaction of this nature include difficulty breathing or swallowing, swelling of the limbs or face, tight chest, hives, and skin rashes.