Gliclazide (GLIK-la-zide)

Gliclazide, a sulfonylurea is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

Take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your health care professional.

Contact your paediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children.

If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.

nausea
hunger
headache
confusion
shakiness
cold sweats
nightmares
drowsiness
anxiousness
nervousness
blurred vision
feeling drunk
fast heart rate
slurred speech
hypoglycaemia
unusual tiredness
unusual weight gain
difficulty concentrating
symptoms caused by low blood sugar

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.

fibrates
alcohol
NSAIDs
MAOIs
diuretics
probenecid
salbutamol
salicylates
terbutaline
barbiturates
nicotinic acid
beta-blockers
disopyramide
ACE inhibitors
chlorpromazine
corticosteroids
anticoagulants
phenylbutazone
oral contraceptives
azole antifungal drugs
other anti diabetic drugs
H2 receptor antagonists

Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Consult your health care professional about any dietary precautions you may need to follow.

Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose. Consult your health care professional about your missed dose.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store in a cool dry place, away from heat and moisture.

If you experience dehydration, inform your health care professional, immediately. Do not treat yourself.

Wear a medical identification bracelet or chain that mentions you have diabetes, and a card that has a list of all medications that you take and the contact information of your health care professional.

Avoid alcohol and alcohol containing beverages whilst on a course with this medication.

Do not treat yourself with OTC medication whilst on a course with this medication, without consulting with your health care professional.

Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had :


suffers from a state of ketoacidosis (high ketone levels in urine)
reduced kidney/liver function
undergoing surgery/has suffered from recent severe trauma
has serious infection