Glix Tablet 80 mg contains Gliclazide, an oral antidiabetic medicine belonging to the sulfonylurea class. It is used in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus to help control blood sugar levels. Gliclazide works by stimulating the pancreas to release more insulin, thereby improving glucose utilization in the body.

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Indications

Glix Tablet 80 mg is indicated for:

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus (non–insulin dependent diabetes)
• Patients inadequately controlled with diet and exercise alone
• Combination therapy with other antidiabetic agents when required
• Management of post-meal and fasting blood glucose levels

Mechanism of Action

Gliclazide works by:

• Stimulating insulin secretion from pancreatic beta cells
• Enhancing insulin release in response to glucose
• Reducing blood glucose levels (fasting and postprandial)
• Improving overall glycemic control in type 2 diabetes

It also has mild beneficial effects on microcirculation.

Dosage and Administration

• Usual dose: 80 mg once or twice daily or as prescribed by a physician
• Take before meals for better effectiveness
• Swallow tablet whole with water
• Dosage should be individualized based on blood glucose monitoring
• Do not skip meals after taking the medicine (risk of hypoglycemia)

Benefits

• Effective reduction of blood sugar levels
• Improves insulin secretion naturally
• Helps control both fasting and post-meal glucose
• Convenient oral once or twice daily dosing
• Useful in long-term diabetes management

Possible Side Effects

Common side effects may include:

• Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
• Weight gain
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Headache

Less common but serious side effects:

• Severe hypoglycemia (sweating, confusion, fainting)
• Allergic skin reactions
• Liver enzyme changes

Seek medical help immediately if severe low blood sugar symptoms occur.

Precautions and Warnings

• Risk of hypoglycemia, especially if meals are skipped
• Use cautiously in elderly patients
• Monitor blood glucose regularly
• Not recommended in type 1 diabetes
• Use with caution in liver or kidney impairment
• Avoid alcohol consumption

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Drug Interactions

Glix Tablet may interact with:

• Other antidiabetic medicines (risk of hypoglycemia)
• Beta-blockers (may mask low blood sugar symptoms)
• NSAIDs
• Certain antifungal and antibiotic medicines
• Alcohol (increases risk of hypoglycemia)

Always inform your healthcare provider about all medications being used.

Storage

• Store below 30°C in a dry place
• Protect from moisture and light
• Keep out of reach of children.