Xzid
Xzid Products are primarily used for
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
About Xzid Products
Uses of Xzid Products
Gliclazide is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Xzid Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Xzid are Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Weight gain, Gastrointestinal disturbance.
How Xzid Products work
is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood sugar levels.
Patient Concerns about Xzid Products
Frequently asked questions about Xzid Products
Frequently asked questions about Gliclazide
Q. What is the best time to take Xzid 60 XR Tablet?
Take Xzid 60 XR Tablet before meals or exactly as instructed by your doctor. There is evidence stating that Xzid 60 XR Tablet works best at controlling post meal high blood sugar levels when taken 30 minutes before breakfast. So, if you are supposed to take it once daily, take it in the morning with breakfast with a glass of water.
Q. Is Xzid 60 XR Tablet the same as metformin?
No, Xzid 60 XR 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 the sugar levels are different. While Xzid 60 XR 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 Xzid 60 XR Tablet at the same time?
Yes, Xzid 60 XR 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 Xzid 60 XR Tablet bad for kidneys?
No, Xzid 60 XR Tablet is not harmful if your kidney function is normal. Any previous case of kidney problem should be informed to the doctor, so that the use of Xzid 60 XR Tablet can be assessed. This is done in order to analyze whether Xzid 60 XR Tablet can be given or not because it is principally excreted by the kidney. If you have kidney problems you will be started at a lower dose.
Products for Xzid
Xzid 60 XR Tablet
strip of 10 tablet er
MRP
₹142
Xzid 80mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹70
Not Available
Xzid 30mg Tablet XR
strip of 10 tablet xr
MRP
₹69
Not Available
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