What happens if K -Gem is taken on an empty stomach?

K -Gem should be taken 30 minutes before breakfast . K -Gem promotes more appropriate insulin release and better glucose disposition when taken 30 minutes before breakfast than when taken with breakfast.

Does K -Gem affect liver?

Sulfonylureas have been linked to an increased risk of drug-induced idiosyncratic liver disease . A diabetic patient developed acute icteric liver necro-inflammation after starting K -Gem therapy.

Does K -Gem have antiplatelet activity?

K -Gem not only has a hypoglycemic action but also possesses antiplatelet activity by inhibiting platelet aggregation via the serotonin pathway.

Is K -Gem contraindicated in pregnancy?

The use of oral diabetes medications during pregnancy is not advised due to known adverse effects on the fetus, such as congenital abnormalities, fetal hyperinsulinemia, and neonatal hypoglycemia .

Is Glipizide same as K -Gem?

Glipizide and K -Gem are not the same medication . K -Gem and glipizide belong to the same sulfonylurea class.

Drug Price - K -Gem 80mg/500mg - 10 Tablets (Gliclazide)

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K -Gem (Gliclazide - Combination) Drug Price and Information

Information Checked by - Dr. M. Sree Mohana Preetha, Pharm D

Further Checked by - Dr. M. Janani Priya, Pharm D

Last Updated on August 08, 2019

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K -Gem - Blue Cross Laboratories Ltd.

K -Gem Tablet

Generic : Gliclazide

₹ 18.1

80mg/500mg

10 Tablets

Combination of Generics : Gliclazide, Metformin

Price Updated on August 08, 2019

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When is K -Gem prescribed?

It is prescribed for -

⇨ Type 2 Diabetes

⇨ Diabetes

⇨ Diabetes and Hypertension

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Last Updated on August 08, 2019