Glizid Total P 15 Tablet 10

Glizid Total P15 Tablet interacts with the following medicines:

• Insulin and other antidiabetic agents: This may increase the risk of hypoglycaemia or low blood sugar as both Glizid Total P15 Tablet and these medications work to reduce blood glucose levels. Examples include insulin glargine and glimepiride.

• Corticosteroids: These medicines, such as prednisolone and dexamethasone, may decrease the efficacy of Glizid Total P15 Tablet in controlling blood sugar levels.

• Thyroid hormones: Medicines like levothyroxine or liothyronine may reduce the efficacy of Glizid Total P15 Tablet in managing blood sugar.

• Estrogens: Hormonal contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy containing estrogens like ethinylestradiol can reduce the effectiveness of Glizid Total P15 Tablet.

Certain foods can affect how Glizid Total P15 Tablet works. For instance:

• High fibre foods: Foods high in fibre may decrease the absorption of metformin, one of the active ingredients in Glizid Total P15 Tablet, affecting its efficacy.

Glizid Total P15 Tablet interacts with the following diseases:

• Kidney disease: The tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease as metformin is eliminated by the kidneys and might accumulate in patients with impaired renal function.

• Liver disease: Patients with liver impairment should use caution as liver disease can affect the metabolism and elimination of gliclazide, metformin, and pioglitazone present in Glizid Total P15 Tablet.

• Heart failure: Patients with a history of heart failure should avoid using this tablet as pioglitazone can cause fluid retention leading to heart failure.

• Bladder cancer: Pioglitazone, an ingredient in Glizid Total P15 Tablet, may increase the risk of bladder cancer. Any symptoms such as blood in the urine or pain during urination should be reported to the doctor.

Your doctor will prescribe the exact daily dose of Glizid Total P15 Tablet for you. The dosage may vary based on your health condition and response to the medicine.

In case of an accidental overdose of Glizid Total P15 Tablet, you might feel nauseous or dizzy. If these symptoms persist or worsen, do inform your doctor.

Take it as soon as you remember. However, if it's almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one.