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Gliclan is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Diabetes Type 2 are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Gliclan has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Gliclan. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Gliclan are Constipation, Abdominal Pain, Indigestion. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Gliclan can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Gliclan normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Gliclan's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Gliclan's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Diabetic Ketoacidosis must refrain from the use of Gliclan since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Gliclan have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Gliclan may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Gliclan is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Gliclan 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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Is the use of Gliclan safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Gliclan. If you are pregnant, do not take Gliclan without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Gliclan safe during breastfeeding?
Gliclan may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Gliclan on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Gliclan. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Gliclan on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Gliclan. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Gliclan on the Heart?
Gliclan has very mild side effects on the heart.
Gliclan 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 Gliclan unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gliclan habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Gliclan is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Gliclan will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Gliclan is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Gliclan cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Gliclan
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Gliclan together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gliclan
Consumption of alcohol and Gliclan 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