ZXR 60mg Tablet

Composition Gliclazide (60mg)
Rx Prescription Required
Pack strip of 10 tablets
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical Class Second-generation sulfonylurea derivative
Action Class Sulfonylureas (Insulin Secretagogues)
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Manufacturer Bienestar Life Science
Manufacturer address Ground Vill-Panchpara Andul Road Po- Radhadasi Howrah Howrah, Panchpara, Hooghly-711317, West Bengal, India

ZXR 60mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It belongs to a group of medicines called sulfonylureas and helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. This helps prevent serious complications of diabetes.

ZXR 60mg Tablet may be prescribed alone or along with other medicines. It should be taken with food. Take it regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefit. Your doctor will decide what dose is best for you, which may change from time to time according to how it works. Continue using this medicine as prescribed, even if you feel fine or your blood sugar levels are stable. If you stop it without consulting your doctor, your blood sugar levels could rise and put you at risk of kidney damage, blindness, and nerve problems.

Keep in mind that this medicine is just one part of your treatment plan. It should be combined with a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight management as recommended by your doctor. Your lifestyle plays a crucial role in managing diabetes.

The most common side effects of taking this medicine include diarrhea and headaches. It can also cause low blood glucose levels (hypoglycemia). Make sure you recognize the signs of having low blood glucose levels, such as sweating, dizziness, headache, and shaking. You must know how to deal with it.

To prevent hypoglycemic conditions, have regular meals and always carry a fast-acting source of glucose, such as sugary food or fruit juice, with you. Consuming alcohol can raise the risk of low blood sugar and should be avoided. Additionally, some individuals may experience weight gain while taking this medicine. You should not take ZXR 60mg Tablet if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus, diabetic ketoacidosis (high levels of acid in your blood), or severe kidney or liver disease.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had heart disease, thyroid disease, or some hormonal conditions. It may not be suitable. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Regularly monitor your blood sugar levels, and your doctor may recommend blood tests to check your blood cell counts and liver function.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

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. ZXR 60mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

ZXR 60mg Tablet is a diabetes medicine that helps lower blood sugar by increasing insulin release from the pancreas. It works by stimulating the pancreatic cells to produce more insulin, which helps move sugar from the blood into the cells for energy. It also helps the body use insulin more effectively and may support blood vessel health.

Q: What if you forget to take ZXR Tablet?
A: If you miss a dose of ZXR 60mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Try to take it with the first main meal of the day (usually breakfast). Avoid skipping meals.

Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how ZXR 60mg Tablet affects you.

It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol, or if you delay or miss a meal.

Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool, pale skin, tremors, and anxiety.

Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms, such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).

ZXR 60mg Tablet helps decrease high blood sugar levels and avoid long-term complications of diabetes.

Q. What is the best time to take ZXR 60mg Tablet?

Take ZXR 60mg Tablet with food or as instructed by your doctor. Take it once daily, and take it in the morning with breakfast, with a glass of water.

Q. Is ZXR 60mg Tablet the same as metformin?

No, ZXR 60mg Tablet is not the same as metformin. Although both these oral medicines are used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, the way they work to reduce sugar levels is different. While ZXR 60mg Tablet acts by increasing the secretion of insulin by the pancreas, metformin acts by improving the functioning and effectiveness of the insulin already available in the body.

Q. Can you take metformin and ZXR 60mg Tablet at the same time?

Yes, ZXR 60mg Tablet and metformin can be taken at the same time, but only if prescribed by the doctor. Your doctor may have prescribed taking the two together to control your uncontrolled sugar levels. However, taking the two together may cause low blood sugar, which may also occur if you delay or miss a meal, exercise more than usual, or take it with insulin. Follow the instructions given by your doctor strictly to avoid such complications.

Q. Is ZXR 60mg Tablet bad for kidneys?

No, ZXR 60mg Tablet is not harmful if your kidney function is normal. Any previous case of kidney problems should be reported to the doctor so that the use of ZXR 60mg Tablet can be assessed. This is done to analyze whether ZXR 60mg Tablet can be given or not, because it is principally excreted by the kidneys. If you have kidney problems, you will be started on a lower dose.

Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)

Weight gain

Flatulence

Diarrhea

Headache

Nausea

Dizziness

Alcohol:UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with ZXR 60mg Tablet.

Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

ZXR 60mg 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:UNSAFE

ZXR 60mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving:CAUTION

Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney:CAUTION

ZXR 60mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of ZXR 60mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver:CAUTION

ZXR 60mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of ZXR 60mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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