Claz 80 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 6.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 180.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 60.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Gliclazide
Company Astra biopharmaceuticals ltd

Indications

  • Reduces blood sugar levels
  • Used in type 2 diabetes in adults
  • Complementary to diet, exercise, and weight loss

Pharmacology

  • Second generation sulfonylurea drug
  • Stimulates insulin release from pancreatic cells
  • Decreases hepatic glucose output

Dosage & Administration

  • Initial dose 40-80 mg daily
  • Can be increased up to 320 mg daily in divided doses
  • Recommended daily dose is 1-4 tablets in a single intake at breakfast time

Interaction

  • May be strengthened by certain medicines
  • May be weakened by certain medicines
  • May increase effects of medicines reducing blood clotting

Contraindications

  • Allergic to sulfonylurea drugs
  • Insulin-dependent diabetes
  • Severe kidney or liver disease
  • Breastfeeding
  • Taking medicines for fungal infections

Side Effects

  • Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
  • Liver disorders
  • Skin disorders
  • Blood disorders
  • Digestive disorders
  • Eye disorders
  • Blood sugar disturbances
  • Reporting of side effects

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Not recommended during pregnancy
  • Not recommended while breastfeeding

Precautions & Warnings

  • Observe treatment plan prescribed by doctor
  • Regular monitoring of blood and urine sugar level
  • Risk of reduced blood sugar levels
  • Symptoms of low blood sugar
  • Symptoms of high blood sugar
  • Not recommended for use in children

Therapeutic Class

  • Sulfonylureas

Storage Conditions

  • Keep out of reach of children
  • Do not use after expiry date
  • Store below 30°C
  • Dispose of properly

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C15H21N3O3S

Common Questions about Claz 80 mg Tablet

  • Medication for managing type 2 diabetes
  • Works by supporting the body in controlling blood sugar levels
  • Dosage tied to meals
  • Missed dose instructions
  • Duration of effect
  • Not recommended for pregnant women
  • General instructions for usage

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