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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Nov 10, 2024 | 7:18 PM IST
Glybloc 50mg Tablet is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, especially in patients whose blood sugar levels are not controlled by diet and exercise alone. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It belongs to the class of antidiabetic drugs. It contains Miglitol that works by inhibiting intestinal enzymes that breaks complex sugars into simple sugars like glucose. Thus, helps in preventing a very high rise in blood sugar levels immediately after meals. It may cause side effects such as stomach pain, diarrhoea and gas. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking. Take short, frequent meals and avoid prolonged fasting when taking this medicine.
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Composition

MIGLITOL-50MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

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About Glybloc 50mg Tablet

Glybloc 50mg Tablet belongs to a class of anti-diabetic medications used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, especially in patients whose blood sugar levels are not controlled by diet and exercise alone. Glybloc 50mg Tablet may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. Type 2 diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) condition that affects the way our body processes glucose. People with type 2 diabetes either do not produce enough insulin or the insulin produced cannot perform its function in the body (insulin resistance). Insulin is a hormone that helps glucose get into your cells to give them energy. Without insulin, too much glucose stays in your blood. Middle-aged or older individuals are most likely to suffer from type 2 diabetes, which is also known as adult-onset diabetes.

Glybloc 50mg Tablet contains Miglitol that works by inhibiting intestinal enzymes that breaks complex sugars into simple sugars like glucose. Thus, Glybloc 50mg Tablet helps in preventing a very high rise in blood sugar levels immediately after meals.

Take Glybloc 50mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Glybloc 50mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience stomach pain, diarrhoea and gas. Most of these side effects of Glybloc 50mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Glybloc 50mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Glybloc 50mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. Avoid breastfeeding while taking Glybloc 50mg Tablet as it may be excreted in human milk. If you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, please inform your doctor before taking Glybloc 50mg Tablet. Avoid alcohol consumption with Glybloc 50mg Tablet as it may decrease blood sugar levels. Drive only if you are alert after taking Glybloc 50mg Tablet as it may cause low blood sugar levels in some patients. Take short, frequent meals and avoid prolonged fasting when taking Glybloc 50mg Tablet. Beware of hypoglycemia symptoms (low blood sugar), including sweating, dizziness, palpitations, shivering, intense thirst, dry mouth, dry skin, frequent urination, etc. Whenever you experience any of these symptoms, immediately consult your doctor. 

Uses of Glybloc 50mg Tablet

Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Medicinal Benefits

Glybloc 50mg Tablet contains Miglitol, an anti-diabetic drug used to treat type 2 diabetes, especially in patients whose blood sugar levels are not controlled by diet and exercise alone. It works by inhibiting intestinal enzymes that break complex sugars into simple sugars like glucose. Thus, Glybloc 50mg Tablet helps prevent a very high rise in blood sugar levels immediately after meals and prevent further complications due to diabetes. Proper diet and regular exercise along with Glybloc 50mg Tablet, will give better results.

Directions for Use

Glybloc 50mg Tablet can be taken with food or as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Glybloc 50mg Tablet

  • Stomach pain
  • Diarrhoea
  • Gas
  • Skin rash

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Glybloc 50mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have ulcers in the colon, inflammatory bowel disease, malabsorption syndrome, bowel block, food breakdown problems or kidney problems, inform your doctor before taking Glybloc 50mg Tablet. Glybloc 50mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. Avoid breastfeeding while taking Glybloc 50mg Tablet as it may be excreted in human milk. If you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, please inform your doctor before taking Glybloc 50mg Tablet. Avoid alcohol consumption with Glybloc 50mg Tablet as it may decrease blood sugar levels. Take short, frequent meals and avoid prolonged fasting when taking Glybloc 50mg Tablet. Beware of hypoglycaemia symptoms (low blood sugar), including sweating, dizziness, palpitations, shivering, intense thirst, dry mouth, dry skin, frequent urination, etc. Whenever you experience any of these symptoms, immediately consume candies or glucose biscuits or honey/sugar and consult your doctor. Make sure to carry these with you at all times, especially during long travels.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Glybloc 50mg Tablet may have interaction with an antibiotic (gatifloxacin), steroid hormone (estradiol), water tablets (furosemide), bronchodilator (formoterol), and steroids (dexamethasone), Intestinal adsorbents (charcoal),  digestive enzyme preparations containing carbohydrate splitting enzymes (amylase, pancreatin)

Drug-Food Interactions: Glybloc 50mg Tablet may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid the consumption of alcohol with Glybloc 50mg Tablet as it may lead to severely low blood sugar levels.

Drug-Disease Interactions: If you have ulcers in the colon, inflammatory bowel disease, malabsorption syndrome, diabetic acid problems, bowel block, problems with food breakdown, or kidney problems, inform your doctor before taking Glybloc 50mg Tablet.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • GATIFLOXACIN
  • ESTRADIOL
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • FORMOTEROL
  • DEXAMETHASONE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Do regular exercise such as cycling, walking, jogging, dancing or swimming for a minimum of 30 minutes per day. Invest at least 150 minutes of your week in exercise.
  • Maintain healthy body weight as obesity is also related to the onset of diabetes.
  • Maintain a low-fat and a low sugar diet. Replace carbohydrates containing whole grains, fruits and vegetables as carbohydrates turn to sugars leading to high blood sugar.
  • Avoid consumption of alcohol and quit smoking.

Special Advise

  • Regular blood tests are recommended while taking Glybloc 50mg Tablet to monitor blood sugar levels.
  • Regular checkups as type 2 diabetes may affect the eyes.
  • Use soft footwear and try to prevent any injuries to the extremities as wound healing is difficult in patients with type 2 diabetes due to decreased blood flow.
  • Always carry sugar candies, in case of sudden hypoglycemia.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Type 2 diabetes: It is a chronic (long-lasting) condition that keeps the body away from properly utilizing insulin. Hence, people affected with type 2 diabetes either do not produce enough insulin or are resistant to insulin. Middle-aged or older are most likely to suffer from type 2 diabetes, which is also known as adult-onset diabetes. Type 2 diabetes symptoms include frequent urination at night, increased thirst, slow wound healing, increased hunger, fatigue and blurred vision. In some cases, there may be weight gain while in rare cases weight loss may be observed. The complication of type 2 diabetes also includes nerve problems, kidney problems and damaged retina of eyes or blindness, loss of limbs, sexual dysfunction, and increase the chance of heart attack or stroke.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended to avoid consumption of alcohol with Glybloc 50mg Tablet as it may cause severe low blood sugar levels.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Glybloc 50mg Tablet is a Category B pregnancy drug and is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Avoid breastfeeding while taking Glybloc 50mg Tablet as it may be excreted in breastmilk and cause adverse effects in the baby. Therefore, please consult a doctor before using Glybloc 50mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding mother.

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Driving

Caution

Glybloc 50mg Tablet may decrease alertness in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Glybloc 50mg Tablet.

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Liver

Safe if prescribed

Glybloc 50mg Tablet may be safe to use in patients with liver disease if prescribed by a doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Glybloc 50mg Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Unsafe

Glybloc 50mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years of age, as the safety and effectiveness were not established.

Country of origin

India
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FAQs

Glybloc 50mg Tablet is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, especially in patients whose blood sugar levels are not controlled by diet and exercise alone. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines.
Glybloc 50mg Tablet contains Miglitol, an anti-diabetic drug that inhibits intestinal enzymes that break complex sugars into simple sugars like glucose. Thus, Glybloc 50mg Tablet helps in preventing the very high rise in blood sugar levels immediately after meals.
You are not recommended to take Glybloc 50mg Tablet with gatifloxacin as it may affect blood sugar levels resulting in hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) or hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). However, please consult a doctor before using Glybloc 50mg Tablet with other medicines so that the dose may be adjusted appropriately or alternate medicine may be prescribed.
Glybloc 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients suffering from kidney disease as it may worsen the condition. Therefore, if you have any kidney problem, please inform your doctor before taking Glybloc 50mg Tablet.
Glybloc 50mg Tablet alone does not cause low blood sugar levels. However, low blood sugar levels may occur if Glybloc 50mg Tablet is taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol intake, exercise more than usual, delay or miss snacks or meal. However, if you experience low blood pressure signs such as dizziness, nausea, light-headedness, dehydration, or fainting, please consult a doctor.
You are not recommended to stop taking Glybloc 50mg Tablet on your own as discontinuing Glybloc 50mg Tablet suddenly may cause recurring symptoms or worsen the condition. However, if you experience any difficulty while taking Glybloc 50mg Tablet, please consult your doctor so that alternative medicine may be prescribed.
In type 1 diabetes, the body doesn’t produce insulin as the islet cells (insulin-producing cells) in the pancreas are destroyed completed. In type 2 diabetes, though islet cells are working, the body doesn’t respond to insulin as it becomes resistant to insulin.
Glybloc 50mg Tablet lowers your post-meal blood sugar levels. Therefore, it should be taken before meals.
Glybloc 50mg Tablet may cause side effects such as diarrhoea, stomach pain, skin rash and gas. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Glybloc 50mg Tablet is safe if used as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects persist or worsen.

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