Gliclid MR 30 mg (Tablet (Modified Release))

Unit Price: ৳ 12.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 360.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 120.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Gliclazide
Company Acme laboratories ltd
Also available as
Gliclid 80 mg tablet Gliclid mr 60 mg tablet

Indications

  • Reduces blood sugar levels
  • Oral antidiabetic medicine
  • Type 2 diabetes Mellitus in adults

Pharmacology

  • Stimulates insulin release
  • Decreases hepatic glucose output

Dosage & Administration

  • Initial dose is 40 to 80 mg daily
  • Dose can be increased up to 320 mg daily
  • Tablet to be taken before meal
  • Modified release preparation for oral use

Interaction

  • Possible interactions with other medicines
  • Recommendations for use with food and drink
  • Guidance on driving and using machines while taking the medication

Contraindications

  • Allergic to gliclazide or related medicines
  • Insulin-dependent diabetes
  • Severe kidney or liver disease
  • Breastfeeding

Side Effects

  • Low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia)
  • Liver disorders
  • Skin disorders
  • Blood disorders
  • Digestive disorders
  • Eye disorders

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Not recommended during pregnancy
  • Not to be used while breastfeeding

Precautions & Warnings

  • Importance of regular monitoring of blood sugar levels
  • Symptoms and management of low blood sugar
  • Risks associated with high blood sugar
  • Not recommended for use in children

Therapeutic Class

  • Sulfonylureas

Storage Conditions

  • Store below 30°C
  • Instructions for medicine disposal

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C15H21N3O3S

Common Questions about Gliclid MR 30 mg Tablet

  • Medication usage and effects
  • Missed dose instructions
  • Duration of medication effect
  • Pregnancy warnings
  • General instructions for use

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