- Overview
- Uses
- Benefits
- Side Effect
- How to use
- How It works
- What if you forget to take?
- Safety Advice
- FAQ
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Last Updated On: Jul 20, 2023
Glirid 1mg Tab
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Product Overview
GLIRID 1mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called sulfonylureas and is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes thereby preventing serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage and blindness.
GLIRID 1mg Tablet may be used alone or along with other medicines. It should be taken just before or with the first meal of the day. Take it regularly at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit. Your doctor will decide what dose is best for you and this may change from time to time according to your blood sugar levels.
Uses
MANAGEMENT OF TYPE 2 DIABETES
Benefits
In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
GLIRID 1mg Tablet increases the amount of insulin your body produces (in the pancreas). The insulin then works to lower your blood glucose level. It is usually taken once a day. You should keep taking it for as long as it is prescribed.
Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Taking GLIRID 1mg Tablet regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life.
Side Effect
- Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
- Headache
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Weakness
How to use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. GLIRID 1mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How It works
GLIRID 1mg Tablet is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower blood glucose.
What if you forget to take?
You should skip a dose of GLIRID 1mg Tablet if a meal is skipped, and add a dose of medicine if you eat an extra meal.
Safety Advice for Glirid 1mg Tab
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with GLIRID 1mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
GLIRID 1mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
GLIRID 1mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GLIRID 1mg Tablet safe for kidneys?
GLIRID 1mg Tablet does not affect kidneys in patients with normal kidney function. However, its use should be avoided in patients with severe kidney disease since GLIRID 1mg Tablet is principally eliminated by the kidneys.
Who should not take GLIRID 1mg Tablet?
GLIRID 1mg Tablet should be avoided by patients who are allergic to it, have severe kidney or liver disease, have G6PD-deficiency (an inherited condition affecting red blood cells) or are due to have surgery. Additionally, patients who are trying to get pregnant, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have insulin-dependent diabetes (type 1 diabetes mellitus) should avoid taking GLIRID 1mg Tablet.