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Glycitrol, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Diabetes Type 2. Secondary and off-label uses of Glycitrol have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Glycitrol depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Glycitrol also has some side effects, the most common being Constipation, Abdominal Pain, Indigestion. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Glycitrol as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Glycitrol normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Glycitrol's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. In addition, Glycitrol's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Glycitrol related warnings section.
Glycitrol is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Diabetic Ketoacidosis as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Glycitrol are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Glycitrol may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Glycitrol is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Glycitrol is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Glycitrol is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Glycitrol safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Glycitrol. If you are pregnant, do not take Glycitrol without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Glycitrol safe during breastfeeding?
Glycitrol may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Glycitrol on the Kidneys?
Glycitrol may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Glycitrol on the Liver?
Glycitrol may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Glycitrol on the Heart?
Side effects of Glycitrol rarely affect the heart.
Glycitrol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Glycitrol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Glycitrol habit forming or addictive?
Glycitrol is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Glycitrol will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Glycitrol is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Glycitrol in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Glycitrol
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Glycitrol, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Glycitrol
Consumption of alcohol and Glycitrol together may have severe effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 272
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1314-1315