Diglic 80 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 8.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 400.00)
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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Gliclazide
Company Benham pharmaceuticals ltd

Title

  • Diglic 80 mg Tablet

Categories

  • Medicines
  • Diabetes
  • Oral Antidiabetic Medication

Description

  • A medication used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes in adults
  • Stimulates insulin release from pancreatic cells
  • Reduces hepatic glucose output
  • Can be taken as a film-coated tablet or a modified release preparation
  • Has interactions with various other medications
  • Not recommended for use during pregnancy and lactation
  • Requires careful monitoring and precautions for usage

Dosage

  • Initial dose is 40 to 80 mg daily
  • Can be increased up to 320 mg daily
  • Recommended daily dose for modified release preparation is one to four tablets
  • Should be taken before meal
  • Should not be taken in case of an overdose or missed dose without doctor's consultation
  • Not recommended for use in children

Ingredients

  • Gliclazide

Contraindications

  • Allergy to sulfonylureas
  • Insulin-dependent diabetes
  • Presence of ketone bodies and sugar in urine
  • Severe kidney or liver disease
  • Breastfeeding
  • Taking medications for fungal infections

Side Effects

  • Low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia)
  • Abnormal liver function
  • Skin reactions
  • Blood disorders
  • Digestive disorders
  • Vision impairment
  • Reporting of side effects to doctor or pharmacist

Interaction

  • Strengthened blood sugar-lowering effect with certain medications
  • Weakened blood sugar-lowering effect with certain medications
  • Potential interaction with alcohol
  • Impact on driving and using machines
  • Possible effects on blood clotting with warfarin

Pregnancy and Lactation

  • Not recommended for use during pregnancy
  • Not to be taken while breastfeeding
  • Consult doctor if pregnant or planning to have a baby

Precautions and Warnings

  • Observance of treatment plan prescribed by doctor
  • Regular monitoring of blood and urine sugar levels
  • Increased risk of hypoglycaemia in initial weeks of treatment
  • Potential symptoms of low and high blood sugar levels
  • Not recommended for use in stressful situations or in case of certain medical conditions

Therapeutic Class

  • Sulfonylureas

Storage Conditions

  • Keep out of reach of children
  • Store below 30°C
  • Proper disposal after expiry date

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C15H21N3O3S
  • Image of chemical structure provided

Commonly Asked Questions

  • Description of the medication's usage
  • Impact of taking the medication without eating
  • Instructions for missed dose and duration of effect
  • Pregnancy warnings
  • General instructions for consumption

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