Dimerol MR 60 mg (Tablet (Modified Release))

Unit Price: ৳ 11.00 (2 x 10: ৳ 220.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 110.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Gliclazide
Company Drug international ltd
Also available as
Dimerol 80 mg tablet Dimerol mr 30 mg tablet

Title

  • Dimerol MR 60 mg Tablet

Category

  • Medicine
  • Antidiabetic
  • Sulfonylurea

Indications

  • Reduces blood sugar levels
  • Type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults
  • Inadequate effect of diet, exercise, and weight loss on blood sugar levels

Pharmacology

  • Stimulates insulin release from pancreatic cells
  • Decreases hepatic glucose output

Dosage & Administration

  • Usual initial dose 40-80mg daily
  • Dose can be increased up to 320mg daily
  • Recommended daily dose is 1 to 4 tablets

Dosage Form

  • Film-coated tablet
  • Modified release preparation

Interaction

  • Potential interactions with other antidiabetic medicines
  • Interactions with antibiotics, beta-blockers, antifungals, and others
  • Impact of food, drink, driving, and machine usage on blood sugar levels

Contraindications

  • Allergy to sulfonylureas 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
  • Potential severe adverse events
  • Reporting of side effects

Pregnancy & Lactation

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

Precautions & Warnings

  • Observing treatment plan prescribed by doctor
  • Regular monitoring of blood and urine sugar level
  • Increased risk of reduced blood sugar levels in initial treatment phase
  • Symptoms and management of low and high blood sugar levels
  • Use in stress situations and hereditary conditions

Therapeutic Class

  • Sulfonylureas

Storage Conditions

  • Keep out of reach of children
  • Store below 30°C
  • Disposal instructions

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C15H21N3O3S
  • Chemical Structure Image

Common Questions

  • Purpose of Dimerol MR 60 mg MR Tablet
  • Impact of taking without eating
  • Missed dose instructions
  • Duration of effect
  • Pregnancy warnings
  • General instructions for use

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