Glyade - Alphapharm

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* diabetic ketoacidosis, or a historyof repeated episodes ofketoacidosis (this a symptom ofuncontrolled diabetes, in whichsubstances called ketone bodiesbuild up in the blood - you maynotice this as an unusual fruityodour on your breath, difficultybreathing, confusion and frequenturination)* diabetic coma or pre-coma, whichmay follow on from diabeticketoacidosis mentioned above* severe kidney disease* severe liver disease.Do not take Glyade if you arepregnant or plan to becomepregnant.Insulin is more suitable forcontrolling blood glucose duringpregnancy. Your doctor will replaceGlyade with insulin while you arepregnant.Do not take Glyade if you arebreastfeeding or plan tobreastfeed.Glyade is not recommended whileyou are breastfeeding.Do not give Glyade to children.There is not enough experience withthe use of Glyade in children.Do not take Glyade if the expirydate (EXP) printed on the pack haspassed.Do not take Glyade if thepackaging shows signs oftampering or the tablets do notlook quite right.If you are not sure whether youshould start taking Glyade askyour doctor.Before you start to take itTell your doctor if you are allergicto any other medicines, foods, dyesor preservatives.Tell your doctor if you have anymedical conditions, especially thefollowing:* kidney problems* liver problems* a history of diabetic coma* adrenal, pituitary or thyroidproblems* heart failure.Tell your doctor if you:* drink alcohol* do not eat regular meals* do a lot of exercise* are ill or feeling unwell.Alcohol, diet, exercise and yourgeneral health all strongly affect thecontrol of your diabetes. Discussthese with your doctor.If you have not told your doctorabout any of the above, tell thembefore you start taking Glyade.Taking other medicinesTell your doctor if you are takingany other medicines, including anythat you buy without aprescription from a pharmacy,supermarket or health food shop.Some medicines may be affected byGlyade, or may affect how well itworks. These include:* other medicines used to treatdiabetes, including insulin andmetformin (e.g. Diabex,Diaformin)* medicines that contain alcohol,such as cough and cold syrups* beta blockers, a group ofmedicines used to treat highblood pressure and other heartconditions, such as atenolol (e.g.Tenormin, Noten) and metoprolol(e.g. Betaloc, Minax)* monoamine oxidase inhibitors(MAOIs), a group of medicinesused to treat depression, such astranylcypromine (Parnate) andphenelzine (Nardil)* non-steroidal anti-inflammatorydrugs (NSAIDs), a group ofmedicines used to relieve pain,swelling and other symptoms ofinflammation, including arthritis,such as ibuprofen (e.g. Nurofen,Rafen)* medicines used to prevent bloodclots such as warfarin(Coumadin, Marevan)* cimetidine (e.g. Tagamet,Magicul), a medicine used to treatreflux and ulcers* clofibrate (Atromid-S), amedicine used to reduce highblood fat levels* corticosteroids such asprednisone (Panafcort, Sone) andcortisone (Cortate)* oestrogens in oral contraceptivesand hormone replacementtherapy* certain types of fluid tablets(thiazide diuretics), used to treathigh blood pressure and swelling,such as hydrochlorothiazide(Dithiazide) and chlorthalidone(Hygroton)* barbiturates, medicines used totreat epilepsy or for sedation,such as phenobarbitone.Your doctor or pharmacist can tellyou what to do if you are taking anyof these medicines. They also havemore information on medicines to becareful with or avoid while takingGlyade.If you are not sure whether you aretaking any of these medicines,check with your doctor orpharmacist.How to take GlyadeFollow all directions given to youby your doctor and pharmacistcarefully.They may differ from theinformation contained in this leaflet.If you do not understand theinstructions on the pack, ask yourdoctor or pharmacist.How much to takeThe dose varies from person toperson.The usual starting dose is half atablet once a day. Your doctor mayincrease this dose up to four tablets aday, depending on how you respondto Glyade.GLYADE 2
How to take GlyadeSwallow the tablets with a glass ofwater.The tablets can be divided in halfalong the breakline, if advised byyour doctor or pharmacist.When to take GlyadeDo not skip meals while takingGlyade.It does not matter if you take Glyadebefore, during or after food.However, it is important that youtake it at the same time each day.If you need to take more than twotablets per day, take them as twodivided doses, in the morning andevening.How long to take Glyade forKeep taking Glyade for as long asyour doctor recommends.Glyade will help control diabetes butwill not cure it. Most people willneed to take Glyade for a long periodof time.If you forget to take GlyadeIf it is almost time for your nextdose, skip the dose you missed andtake your next dose when you aremeant to.Otherwise, take the missed dose assoon as you remember, and then goback to taking your tablets as youwould normally.Do not take a double dose to makeup for the dose you missed.If you are not sure what to do, askyour doctor or pharmacist.If you take too much Glyade(overdose)Immediately telephone yourdoctor, the Poisons InformationCentre (telephone 13 11 26), or goto Accident and Emergency at thenearest hospital, if you think youor anyone else may have taken toomuch Glyade. Do this even if thereare no signs of discomfort orpoisoning.If you take too much Glyade, youmay experience symptoms ofhypoglycaemia (low blood glucose).If not treated quickly, thesesymptoms may progress to loss ofco-ordination, slurred speech,confusion, fits or loss ofconsciousness.At the first signs of hypoglycaemia,raise your blood glucose quickly byeating jelly beans, sugar or honey,drinking a non-diet soft drink ortaking glucose tablets.While you are takingGlyadeThings you must doBefore starting any new medicine,tell your doctor or pharmacist thatyou are taking Glyade.Tell all the doctors, dentists andpharmacists who are treating youthat you are taking Glyade.If you become pregnant whiletaking Glyade, tell your doctorimmediately.Make sure that you, your friends,family and work colleagues canrecognise the symptoms ofhypoglycaemia andhyperglycaemia and know how totreat them.HYPOGLYCAEMIAIf you experience any of thesymptoms of hypoglycaemia (lowblood glucose), you need to raiseyour blood glucose immediately.You can do this by doing one of thefollowing:* eating 5 to 7 jelly beans* eating 3 teaspoons of sugar orhoney* drinking half a can of non-dietsoft drink* taking 2 to 3 concentratedglucose tablets.Unless you are within 10 to 15minutes of your next meal orsnack, follow up with extracarbohydrates such as plainbiscuits, fruit or milk.Taking this extra carbohydrate willprevent a second drop in your bloodglucose level.HYPERGLYCAEMIAIf you experience any of the signsof hyperglycaemia (high bloodglucose), contact your doctorimmediately.The risk of hyperglycaemia isincreased in the following situations:* uncontrolled diabetes* illness, infection or stress* taking less Glyade thanprescribed* taking certain other medicines* too little exercise* eating more carbohydrates thannormal.Tell your doctor if you:* become ill* are injured* have a fever* have an infection* having surgery.Your blood glucose may becomedifficult to control at these times.Your doctor may replace Glyadewith insulin.Visit your doctor regularly so thatthey can check on your progress.Your doctor may want to check youreyes, feet, circulation, kidneys, heart,and blood pressure.Check your blood glucose levelsregularly.This is the best way to tell if yourdiabetes is being controlled properly.Your doctor or diabetes educator willshow you how and when to do this.Carefully follow your doctor's anddietitian's advice on diet, drinkingalcohol and exercise.If you drink alcohol while takingGlyade, you may get flushing,headache, breathing difficulties,rapid heart beat, stomach pains orGLYADE 3
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