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Why use Gliklazide: Gliklazide is used to lower blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin dependent) as an addition to a healthy diet and exercise. Do not take Gliklazide: • If you are allergic to Gliklazide, other sulfonylureas, sulfonamides, or any other ingredients of this medicine. • If you have type 1 diabetes (insulin dependent). • If you have diabetic ketoacidosis (serious complication where blood sugar levels are very high and you experience nausea, frequent urination, fatigue, and muscle weakness). • If you are in diabetic coma. • If you have serious liver problems. • If you have kidney problems. • If you have porphyria (a hereditary disease affecting the liver or bone marrow). • If you are taking the antifungal medication Myconazole. • If you are breastfeeding. Precautions and warnings: Tell your doctor about all your health conditions, including if you have: • If you are recovering from an injury, surgery, fever, or other forms of stress. • If you have liver or kidney problems. • If you have a deficiency of an enzyme called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD). This medication may cause a decrease in blood sugar levels, especially if you miss a meal, exercise a lot, or drink alcohol. Signs of low blood sugar include: nausea, hunger, shivering, dizziness, confusion, drowsiness, difficulty speaking, and sweating. You can take a sugar cube or some juice. Possible side effects: Stop using this product and seek immediate medical care if you develop a rash; itching; red or ulcerated or peeling skin; chest or throat tightness; difficulty breathing, swallowing, or speaking; unusual hoarseness or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. The frequency of these side effects is unknown. Serious side effects: • Allergic reactions • Low blood sugar • Liver problems Other medications and Gliklazide: Tell your doctor about all medications you are taking. Gliklazide interacts with many drugs including: • Medications for high blood pressure • Medications used for arrhythmias • Medications used to lower cholesterol levels • Medications used for mood disorders • Steroid-free anti-inflammatory drugs • Some antibiotics • Antifungal medications • Corticosteroids • Birth control pills • Anticoagulants like Warfarin • Danazol • Cimetidine How to take Gliklazide: • This medication is for adults only. • Take this medication as prescribed by your doctor. • Take this medication with food, with the first meal of the day. • Extended-release tablets: The recommended starting dose is 30 mg once daily with breakfast. Your doctor may gradually increase the dose up to a maximum of 120 mg per day. • Modified-release tablets: The recommended starting dose is 40-80 mg once daily with breakfast. Your doctor may gradually increase the dose up to a maximum of 320 mg per day divided into two doses. How to store Gliklazide: • Store at room temperature from 68 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit (20 to 25 degrees Celsius). • Keep this medication out of reach of children. • Do not use this medication after the expiration date printed on the package.