Product introduction
Glycolate 1 Tablet is a prescription medicine used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat peptic ulcers. It has anti-secretory effect, so helps to reduce excessive salivation and sweating. It may also be used before operations to reduce body secretions.
Glycolate 1 Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it in the dose duration as advised by the doctor. Keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen.
The most common side effects of this medicine are dry mouth, vomiting, flushing, increased heart rate, urinary retention, and drowsiness. It may also cause constipation, so eat adequate fiber and drink plenty of water. Dizziness and blurred vision may occur as a side effect. It is better to avoid driving and other things which require mental focus.
Before taking Glycolate 1 Tablet, let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Let your doctor also know about if you have any preexisting medical conditions. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before taking this medicine.
Uses of Glycolate Tablet
- Treatment of Peptic ulcer disease
Benefits of Glycolate Tablet
In Treatment of Peptic ulcer disease
Peptic ulcer disease is a condition in which painful sores or ulcers develop in the inner lining of the stomach or gut (intestine). Glycolate 1 Tablet reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes which prevents further damage to the ulcer as it heals naturally. You may be given other medicines along with this medicine depending on what caused the ulcer.
Side effects of Glycolate Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Glycolate
- Increased heart rate
- Urinary retention
- Dryness in mouth
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Vomiting
- Constipation
- Blurred vision
- Drowsiness
How to use Glycolate 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. Glycolate 1 Tablet may be taken with or without food.
How Glycolate Tablet works
Glycopyrrolate is in a class of medications called anticholinergics. It decreases stomach acid and saliva production by blocking the activity of acetylcholine, a chemical messenger in the body responsible for acid and saliva production.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Glycolate 1 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Glycolate 1 Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Glycolate 1 Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Long-term use of Glycolate 1 Tablet might reduce milk production.
Long-term use of Glycolate 1 Tablet might reduce milk production.
Driving
UNSAFE
Glycolate 1 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Glycolate 1 Tablet may affect vision and coordination. This may affect your driving ability.
Glycolate 1 Tablet may affect vision and coordination. This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney
CAUTION
Glycolate 1 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Glycolate 1 Tablet in patients with liver disease.
What if you forget to take Glycolate Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Glycolate 1 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
| Weight | 11 g |
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