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GLIBENCLAMIDE-5MG
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Apr-24
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Country of origin

India
Other Info - GLY0313

FAQs

Glycozen Tablet 10's contains Glibenclamide, which increases the amount of insulin released by the pancreas. It stimulates insulin secretion from the pancreas and decreases blood sugar levels. In a nutshell, it prevents blood glucose levels from rising to very high levels, thus keeping your diabetes under control.
Glycozen Tablet 10's should be avoided in patients who are allergic to any of this medicine's components or excipients. It should be avoided in patients suffering from moderate to severe kidney disease and in patients with underlying metabolic acidosis, including diabetic ketoacidosis.
Yes, Glycozen Tablet 10's can cause constipation. Eat a proper well-balanced diet and drink plenty of fluid to avoid it.
Yes, Glycozen Tablet 10's is known to cause an upset stomach if taken empty stomach. So, it should be preferably taken with a meal or just after a meal to avoid an upset stomach.
No, Glycozen Tablet 10's is only prescribed for the treatment for the type 2 diabetes along with a healthy diet and lifestyle. It should not be taken for the treatment of type 1 diabetes.
Hypoglycemia refers to low blood sugar levels. The symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) include sweating, feeling shaky or anxious, looking pale, feeling hungry, feeling dizzy, and feeling that your heart is pounding (palpitations). Glycozen Tablet 10's can cause hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia can occur if you miss or delay your food, drink alcohol, over-exercise or take other antidiabetic medicine along with Glycozen Tablet 10's. People with diabetes are advised to keep a quick sugar source like glucose tablets, honey or fruit juice.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Glycozen Tablet 10's should not be taken until prescribed if you are taking alcohol. Taking Glycozen Tablet 10's with alcohol can cause hypoglycemia. So, keep your doctor informed if you drink alcohol.

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Pregnancy

Caution

As the data around the use of Glycozen Tablet 10's in pregnant women is limited, the use of Glycozen Tablet 10's in pregnancy is restricted.It is highly recommended to consult your doctor before taking this drug in case you are pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Do not breastfeed while you are taking Glycozen Tablet 10's without advice from your doctor.

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Driving

Caution

Glycozen Tablet 10's may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels) whose symptoms include unusual sleepiness, shivering, palpitations, sweating, etc. This may affect your ability to drive. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration or mental alertness.

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Liver

Caution

Glycozen Tablet 10's to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor, depending on your liver function tests.

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Kidney

Unsafe

Glycozen Tablet 10's is unsafe, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions.

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Children

Unsafe

Glycozen Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below the age of 18 years. The safety and effectiveness of Glycozen Tablet 10's have not been established in children due to limited evidence. So, only take Glycozen Tablet 10's if the doctor has prescribed you.

About Glycozen Tablet 10's

Glycozen Tablet 10's belongs to the class of medicine called ‘oral hypoglycaemic’ used to treat type-2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a chronic or lifelong condition affecting how your body processes glucose. People with type 2 diabetes either do not produce enough insulin, or if the insulin is produced, it cannot perform its function in the body (insulin resistance). Thus, the blood glucose level increases and symptoms such as frequent urination increased thirst and increased hunger.

Glycozen Tablet 10's contains Glibenclamide, which acts by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas. It stimulates insulin secretion from the pancreas and decreases blood sugar levels. In a nutshell, it prevents blood glucose levels from rising to very high levels, thus keeping your diabetes under control. Glycozen Tablet 10's shows optimum effects when taken along with healthy lifestyle changes like weight loss, regular exercise, a healthy diet, etc.

Glycozen Tablet 10's should be taken with food to avoid an upset stomach.Glycozen Tablet 10's should be taken at the same time of the day each time for the best results. Your doctor will decide what dose should be taken for better advice, and it can change timely depending upon your condition. A common side effect of Glycozen Tablet 10's is low blood glucose levels characterized by dizziness, sweating, palpitations, hunger pangs, dry mouth, skin, etc. To avoid hypoglycaemia, you should not miss meals and should carry some form of sugar along with you. Other side effects include taste change, nausea, diarrhoea, stomach pain, headache, and upper respiratory symptoms.

Glycozen Tablet 10's should not be stopped even if you feel better without consulting your doctor as the sugar levels change. If you stop taking Glycozen Tablet 10's abruptly, it may increase your sugar levels, which could further increase the risk of eyesight loss (retinopathy), kidney (nephropathy) and nerve damage (neuropathy). Glycozen Tablet 10's should not be taken if you have severe kidney or liver disease, had diabetic coma. Please inform your doctor if you have had liver, kidney or heart disease, are pregnant or planning to get pregnant, breast-feeding, blood disease called G6PD-deficiency anaemia and heart disease. Mental alertness may be altered due to low or high blood sugar when Glycozen Tablet 10's is not taken regularly, which may affect your ability to drive or to operate machinery.

Uses of Glycozen Tablet 10's

Type-2 diabetes mellitus

Medicinal Benefits Mweb

Medicinal Benefits

Glycozen Tablet 10's contains Glibenclamide 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, it prevents the blood glucose levels from rising to very high levels, thus keeping your diabetes under control. Glycozen Tablet 10's shows optimum effects when taken along with healthy lifestyle changes like weight loss, regular exercise, healthy diet, etc.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Side Effects of Glycozen Tablet 10's

  • Low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia)
  • Nausea
  • Heartburn
  • Feeling of fullness
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Weight gain

Drug Warnings

Some diabetic patients taking Glycozen Tablet 10's may develop a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis. In this condition, there is too much lactic acid accumulated in the blood. So, your liver and kidney proper functioning is required to eliminate excess lactic acid from the blood. If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Glibenclamide or any ingredient of Glycozen Tablet 10's, have severe liver or kidney problems, have severe thyroid or adrenal gland problems, have ever had a diabetic coma, Glycozen Tablet 10's should not be taken. Consult your doctor and take only if prescribed under medical supervision. Glycozen Tablet 10's shows optimum effects when taken along with healthy lifestyle changes like weight loss, regular exercise, healthy diet, etc. 

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Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Your doctor may advise regular liver function tests to look for symptoms of any liver problems.
  • Inform your doctor about the use of Glycozen Tablet 10's before any surgery, and the doctor may advise insulin before surgery.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • 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 a meal or snack.
  • Monitor your blood sugar level regularly, especially when there are a lot of fluctuations.
  • Invest at least 150 min of moderate-intensity physical activity and 15 minutes of high-intensity exercise every week.
  • Lose weight gradually to achieve a healthy body mass index (18.5 to 24.9).
  • Replace refined carbohydrates containing whole-grain foods and increase intake of fruits and veggies and other fiber-enriched foods.
  • Reduce intake of saturated fat (or hidden fats) in food like chips, crisps, pastries, biscuits, and samosas. Choose omega 3 fatty acid-containing oils for daily cooking. You may use palm oil, mustard oil, groundnut oil, rice bran oil and safflower oil for frying.
  • 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.
  • Opt for low-fat dairy products (low-fat yogurt, fat-free milk, and cheese, etc.).
  • Keep your blood pressure as normal (120/80) as possible as it reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases in diabetes patients.