Myzulin 5mg Tablet SR [Glipizide (5mg)]

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Myzulin 5mg Tablet SR is to be taken empty stomach.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Myzulin 5mg Tablet SR is to be taken empty stomach.

'- Alcohol : UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Myzulin 5mg Tablet SR.

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Myzulin 5mg Tablet SR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

- Breast feeding : CAUTION

Myzulin 5mg Tablet SR should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

- Driving : CAUTION

Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

- Kidney : CAUTION

Myzulin 5mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Myzulin 5mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.These patients can experience very low blood sugar levels with this medicine, which may take a long time to come back to normal

- Liver : CAUTION

Myzulin 5mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Myzulin 5mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Myzulin 5mg Tablet SR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Chemical Class :: Second-generation sulfonylurea derivative
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: ANTI DIABETIC

Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Store below 30?C

Q. What is the best time to take Myzulin 5mg Tablet SR?::: Take Myzulin 5mg Tablet SR before meals or exactly as instructed by your doctor. There is evidence stating that Myzulin 5mg Tablet SR 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 before breakfast with a glass of water.| Q. Is Myzulin 5mg Tablet SR the same as metformin?::: No, Myzulin 5mg Tablet SR 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 Myzulin 5mg Tablet SR 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. Is Myzulin 5mg Tablet SR bad for kidneys?::: No, Myzulin 5mg Tablet SR 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 Myzulin 5mg Tablet SR can be assessed. This is done in order to analyze whether Myzulin 5mg Tablet SR 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.| Q. Does Myzulin 5mg Tablet SR make you sleepy?::: Myzulin 5mg Tablet SR itself does not cause sleepiness. However, it may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) when used with other anti-diabetes medicine. Because of this you may feel sleepy or have problems in sleeping.| Q. Can I take Myzulin 5mg Tablet SR with insulin?::: Myzulin 5mg Tablet SR, when used with insulin, can help to control high blood sugar levels. Taking them together can help to lower the dose of insulin but there could also be an increased risk of hypoglycemia. Dose of these medicines may need to be adjusted along with regular blood sugar level monitoring.| Q. Does Myzulin 5mg Tablet SR cause weight gain?::: Yes, Myzulin 5mg Tablet SR can cause weight gain. It is advisable to closely monitor your diet and do regular exercise while taking this medicine. Avoid skipping your meal as it can cause very low blood sugar levels and you may end up snacking or taking a lot of sugars.| Q. Is Myzulin 5mg Tablet SR a Thiazolidinedione?::: No, Myzulin 5mg Tablet SR is not a Thiazolidinedione, it is a sulfonylurea. However, both are antidiabetic medicines but belong to a different group of medicines.| Q. Who should not take Myzulin 5mg Tablet SR?::: Myzulin 5mg Tablet SR should be avoided by patients who are allergic to it, have severe kidney or liver disease, have G6PD-deficiency (an inherited condition affecting red blood cells), or are due to have surgery. Along with that, patients who are trying to get pregnant, are pregnant, or breastfeeding, or have insulin-dependent diabetes (type 1 diabetes mellitus) should also avoid taking Myzulin 5mg Tablet SR.| Q. What can happen if I take more than the recommended dose of Myzulin 5mg Tablet SR?::: Overdose of Myzulin 5mg Tablet SR may significantly decrease your blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia). If you have taken an excess dose then you should instantly consume enough sugar (e.g., a small bar of sugar cubes, sweet juice or sweetened tea) and inform a doctor immediately. Severe cases of hypoglycemia accompanied by loss of consciousness and coma are cases of medical emergency requiring immediate medical attention.| Q. Can I skip Myzulin 5mg Tablet SR for a few days?::: No, Myzulin 5mg Tablet SR should not be skipped, as it can make your diabetes worse. If, you miss the dose by mistake, take it as soon as you remember.