Description
This medicine(Glyzet 1mg Tablet) belongs to a group of drugs called sulfonylureas and is used in treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It helps control random blood sugar levels in people with diabetes thereby preventing serious problems of diabetes such as renal damage and blindness.
This medicine(Glyzet 1mg Tablet) may be used alone or along with other drugs. It should be administered just before or with the first meal of the day. Take it routinely at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit. Your physician will decide what dosage is best for you and this may change from time to time according to your random blood sugar levels.Keep taking this drug, even if you feel well or your random blood sugar levels are controlled. If you stop it without consulting your physician, your random blood sugar levels could rise to put you at risk of diabetes problems such as renal damage, blindness, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Remember that it is only part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, routine exercise, and weight reduction as explained by your physician. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.The most common adverse effects of taking this drug include low random blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia), nausea, headache, and dizziness. Make sure you recognize the signs of having low random blood sugar levels, such as sweating, dizziness, headache, and shaking, and know how to deal with them. To prevent this, it is important to have routine meals and always carry a fast-acting source of glucose such as sugary food or fruit juice with you. Drinking alcohol can also increase your risk of low random blood sugar levels and hence should be abstain fromed. Some people may experience an increase in weight with this drug.You should not take it if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus, diabetic ketoacidosis (high levels of acid in your blood), or if you have severe renal or hepato billiary disease. Before taking this drug, tell your physician if you have ever had heart disease, thyroid disease, or some hormonal conditions, as it may not be suitable. Pregnant or lactating women should also consult their physician before consuming it. Your random blood sugar levels should be checked routinely and your physician may also advise blood tests to monitor your blood cell counts and hepato billiary function.
