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Gluconil, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Diabetes Type 2 are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Gluconil has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Gluconil depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Gluconil as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Gluconil go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Gluconil's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. In addition, Gluconil's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Gluconil related warnings section.
Gluconil is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Heart Disease, Kidney Disease are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Gluconil have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Gluconil may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Gluconil, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Gluconil is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Gluconil safe for pregnant women?
Gluconil shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Gluconil safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Gluconil may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Gluconil should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Gluconil on the Kidneys?
Consumption of Gluconil can harm the kidneys. So it is important to take medical advice beforehand.
What is the effect of Gluconil on the Liver?
Gluconil may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Gluconil on the Heart?
Gluconil may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Gluconil should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gluconil unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gluconil habit forming or addictive?
Gluconil is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Gluconil since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Gluconil is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Gluconil for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Gluconil
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Gluconil, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gluconil
Consuming Gluconil with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Glucotrol - glipizide
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 272
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1156-1158