Loyzide 3D 0.3mg/500mg/40mg Tablet


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Lloyd Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient Voglibose (0.3mg) + Metformin (500mg) + Gliclazide (40mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassANTI DIABETIC
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FAQ

Loyzide 3D 0.3mg/500mg/40mg Tablet Reviews

Loyzide 3D 0.3mg/500mg/40mg belongs to a category of medicines known as anti-diabetic drugs. It is a combination of medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.

Loyzide 3D 0.3mg/500mg/40mg should be taken with food. Take it regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefit. Your doctor will decide what dose is best for you and this may change from time to time according to how it is working according to your blood sugar levels.

Keep taking this medicine, even if you feel well or your blood sugar levels are controlled. If you stop it without consulting your doctor, your blood sugar levels could rise and put you at risk of kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems and loss of limbs. Remember that it is only part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.

The most common side effect of Loyzide 3D 0.3mg/500mg/40mg is low blood glucose levels (hypoglycemia). Make sure you recognize the signs of having low blood glucose levels, such as sweating, dizziness, headache, and shaking and know how to deal with it. To prevent this, it's important to have regular meals and always carry a fast-acting source of glucose such as sugary food or fruit juice with you. Drinking alcohol can also increase your risk of low blood sugar levels and should be avoided. Other side effects that may be seen on taking this medicine include taste changes, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, headache, edema (swelling), blurred vision, and bone fracture. Some people may find that they put on weight with this medicine.

You should not take it if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus, if you have diabetic ketoacidosis (high levels of acid in your blood), or if you have severe kidney or liver disease. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had heart disease. It may not be suitable. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your blood sugar levels should be checked regularly and your doctor may also advise blood tests to monitor your blood cell counts and liver function.

How Loyzide 3D 0.3mg/500mg/40mg Tablet Works

Loyzide 3D 0.3mg/500mg/40mg is a combination of three antidiabetic medicines:.

How to Use Loyzide 3D 0.3mg/500mg/40mg Tablet

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. Loyzide 3D 0.3mg/500mg/40mg is to be taken with food.

Uses of Loyzide 3D 0.3mg/500mg/40mg Tablet

  • Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Loyzide 3D 0.3mg/500mg/40mg Tablet Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Alcohol  UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Loyzide 3D 0.3mg/500mg/40mg.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Loyzide 3D 0.3mg/500mg/40mg 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.
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.
Liver  CAUTION
Loyzide 3D 0.3mg/500mg/40mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Loyzide 3D 0.3mg/500mg/40mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Loyzide 3D 0.3mg/500mg/40mg is generally started with low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and its use is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Breast feeding  CAUTION
Loyzide 3D 0.3mg/500mg/40mg 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.
Kidney  CAUTION
Loyzide 3D 0.3mg/500mg/40mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Loyzide 3D 0.3mg/500mg/40mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Loyzide 3D 0.3mg/500mg/40mg is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.

Quick Tips

  • Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
  • It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal. Carry a sugar source with you for immediate relief.
  • Take it with food to lower your chance of having an upset stomach.

References

  1. Dabhi AS, Bhatt NR, Shah MJ. Voglibose: An Alpha Glucosidase Inhibitor. J Clin Diagn Res. 2013;7(12):3023-7.
  2. Metformin hydrochloride oral solution. Gloversville, New York: Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc.; 2003.
  3. Gliclazide+Metformin+Voglibose [Product Monograph]. Solan, Himachal Pradesh: Panacea Biotec Limited; 2019.
  4. American Diabetes Association. 9. Pharmacologic Approaches to Glycemic Treatment: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes-2020. Diabetes Care. 2020;43(Suppl 1):S98-S110.

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