Sulfozide 80 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 7.50 (5 x 10: ৳ 375.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 75.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Gliclazide |
| Company | Desh pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Reduces blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Used in adults when diet, exercise, and weight loss alone do not sufficiently control blood sugar
Pharmacology
- Stimulates insulin release from pancreatic cells
- Facilitates Ca+2 transport across beta-cell membranes
- Decreases hepatic glucose output
Dosage & Administration
- Film-coated tablet with initial dose of 40-80 mg daily
- Modified release preparation with daily dose of 1-4 tablets (max 120 mg) at breakfast
- Tablets should be taken with water before meals
- Combination therapy with other antidiabetic medicines can be prescribed
Interaction
- Possible interactions with various medicines such as antibiotics, antifungals, painkillers, etc.
- Increased effect with medicines lowering blood clotting
- Avoidance of alcohol recommended due to unpredictable impact on diabetes control
Contraindications
- Allergy to sulfonylurea drugs or related medicines
- Type 1 diabetes
- Presence of ketone bodies and sugar in urine
- Severe kidney or liver disease
- Breastfeeding
Side Effects
- Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
- Liver disorders
- Skin disorders
- Blood disorders
- Digestive disorders
- Eye disorders
- Various adverse events
- Reporting side effects to doctor or pharmacist
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy
- Avoid during breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Close monitoring of blood sugar level and glycated haemoglobin
- Risks of low blood sugar during initial treatment
- Special precautions for situations such as fasting, malnutrition, increased physical activity
- Potential symptoms of high blood sugar
- Advisable temporary switch to insulin in stressful situations
- Concerns for patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency
Therapeutic Class
- Sulfonylureas
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Keep out of reach and sight of children
- Dispose of properly to protect the environment
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C15H21N3O3S
- Chemical Structure image available
Common Questions
- Description of Sulfozide 80 mg Tablet
- Impact of taking without eating
- Missed dose guidance
- Duration of effect
- Pregnancy warnings
- General instructions for use
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