Expert advice for Gcolate Tablet
Inform your doctor if you have any heart disease, heart failure, irregular heartbeats or high blood pressure as glycopyrrolate is known to increase the heart rate (tachycardia). Glycopyrrolate should be used with caution if you have medical conditions such as myasthenia gravis (progressive neuromuscular disease characterized by weak muscles and unusual tiredness), glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye that causes vision problem), overactive thyroid gland, enlarged prostate gland, obstruction of the stomach or bowel causing vomiting abdominal pain, chronic constipation and swelling. Glycopyrrolate should be used with special precautions in case of fever as it may worsen the condition. Avoid alcohol or any medication that may cause drowsiness. Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. Do not take if allergic to glycopyrrolate or any of its ingredients.
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Composition
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Glycopyrrolate (2mg) |
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Potentially Unsafe With
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Alcohol |
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Side Effect
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Common
Visual disturbance, Reduced sweating, Irregular heart beat, Dryness in mouth, Nausea, Vomiting, Dry skin, Photophobia, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Giddiness, Difficulty in urination, Confusion. |
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How to works
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How Gcolate Tablet works
Gcolate 2mg Tablet is an anticholinergic medication. It works by blocking the activity of a chemical messenger (acetylcholine) which leads to deactivation of cells that produce saliva. This reduces excessive salivation or drooling. |
