EUCLIDE XR 60

INTRODUCTION ABOUT EUCLIDE XR 60 TABLET

EUCLIDE XR 60 TABLET is used in adults in the management of type II diabetes mellitus when diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes alone do not result in an adequate response. It contains Gliclazide which belongs to the group of medicines called Antidiabetic agents. It effectively controls blood sugar levels, where gliclazide makes the pancreas secrete more insulin to digest the circulating sugars (glucose) in the blood. It also makes the body more sensitive to insulin, which helps in utilizing the circulating blood glucose (sugars), leading to a decrease in blood glucose levels.

During therapy with EUCLIDE XR 60 TABLET, your doctor might ask you to make certain lifestyle changes, such as following a healthy diet, regular physical exercise and quitting alcohol consumption. Before taking EUCLIDE XR 60 TABLET, inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have any hormonal problems, genetic disorders (such as G6PD deficiency), or if you are malnourished, starved, or on an irregular diet.

EUCLIDE XR 60 TABLET is not suitable for use in patients with type I diabetes mellitus. Consult your doctor before taking EUCLIDE XR 60 TABLET if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding women. The most common side effects of taking EUCLIDE XR 60 TABLET is hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels), which can be identified through symptoms such as increased hunger, sweating, shakiness, weakness, or an irregular heartbeat. To avoid this, your doctor will periodically monitor your blood sugar levels and adjust the dose of EUCLIDE XR 60 TABLET accordingly.

USES OF EUCLIDE XR 60 TABLET

• Used in the management of type II diabetes mellitus in adults

HOW EUCLIDE XR 60 TABLET WORKS

EUCLIDE XR 60 TABLET effectively controls blood sugar levels, where Gliclazide makes the pancreas secrete more insulin to digest the circulating sugars (glucose) in the blood. It also makes the body more sensitive to insulin, which helps in utilizing the circulating blood glucose (sugars), leading to a decrease in blood glucose levels.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

• Take EUCLIDE XR 60 TABLET before meals or as advised by your physician
• Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine
• Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending on your age, body weight, and disease condition
• Continue to take EUCLIDE XR 60 TABLET for the duration recommended by your doctor to achieve better control over blood sugar levels

SIDE EFFECTS OF EUCLIDE XR 60 TABLET

Common side effects of EUCLIDE XR 60 TABLET:

• hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels)
• dizziness
• stomach pain, indigestion, diarrhea, or constipation

Stop taking EUCLIDE XR 60 TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:

• severe allergic reaction (such as skin rash, swelling of the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, or throat that causes difficulty breathing or swallowing)
• signs of liver problems (such as fever, yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes, weakness, fatigue, weight loss, and loss of appetite)
• signs of a severe decrease in blood sugar level (such as confusion, headache, excessive sweating, clammy skin, trembling, weakness, double vision, excessive hunger, nausea, vomiting, problems sleeping, feeling agitated, unable to concentrate, drowsiness, loss of consciousness, slowed reactions, depression, trouble seeing or speaking, paralysis, numbness, dizziness, hallucinations, difficulty breathing, slowed or faster heartbeat with chest pain)