Glyza 55mg
Tablet
The Ibn Sina Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Glyza 5. |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Glyza 5 is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Glyza 5 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. |
| 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 Glyza 5 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Glyza 5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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| Liver | CAUTION Glyza 5 should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Glyza 5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Introduction
Glyza 5 is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used together with a healthy diet and regular exercise to control blood sugar levels... View More
Uses of Glyza 5
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Side effects of Glyza 5
- Headache
- Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
- Urinary tract infection
- Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar level) in combination with insulin or sulphonylurea
- Upper respiratory tract infection
How to use Glyza 5
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. Glyza 5 may be taken with ... View More
How Glyza 5 works
Glyza 5 is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas and decreasing the hormones that raise blood suga... View More
What if you forget to take Glyza 5?
If you miss a dose of Glyza 5, 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 r... View More
- Glyza 5 should be taken at the same time every day since this helps you remember to take it.
- Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Glyza 5 affects you.
- It may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
- Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor and anxie... View More
- Inform your doctor if you notice joint pains or develop symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea and/or vomiting.
Indication
Type 2 diabetes
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral Type 2 diabetes mellitus Adult: 2.5 or 5 mg once daily. Combination therapy: May need to reduce dosage of sulfonylurea or other insulin secreta... View More
Child Dose
<18 years: Safety and efficacy not established
Renal Dose
Renal impairment CrCl >50 mL/min: No dose adjustment required CrCl <50 mL/min: Not to exceed 2.5 mg PO qDay ESRD requiring hemodialysis: Not to excee... View More
Contraindication
Documented hypersensitivity (eg, anaphylaxis, angioedema, exfoliative skin conditions)
Mode of Action
Dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-4) inhibition that results in increased incretin hormones and enhanced glycemic control.
Precaution
Renal impairment Decrease dose with strong CYP450 3A4/5 inhibitors Coadministration with thiazolidinediones (eg, rosiglitazone, pioglitazone) increase... View More
Side Effect
1-10% (selected) Urinary tract infection (7%),Headache (7%),Hypersensitivity-related events (<4%; eg, urticaria, facial edema),Peripheral edema (<4%; i... View More
Interaction
Strong CYP3A4/5 inhibitors (eg ketoconazole, atazanavir, clarithromycin, indinavir, itraconazole, nefazodone, nelfinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir & telith... View More
The information provided herein is accurate, updated and complete as per the best practices of the Company. Please note that this information should not... View More