SB-Glic XR 30 mg (Tablet (Extended Release))

Unit Price: ৳ 6.00 (30's pack: ৳ 180.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Gliclazide
Company Sunman birdem pharma ltd
Also available as
Sb glic xr 60 mg tablet Sb glic 80 mg tablet

Indications

  • Reduces blood sugar levels
  • Oral antidiabetic medicine
  • Type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults
  • Inadequate response to diet and exercise

Pharmacology

  • Stimulates insulin release
  • Hypoglycemic properties
  • Facilitates Ca+2 transport
  • Decreases hepatic glucose output

Dosage & Administration

  • Usual initial dose: 40-80 mg daily
  • Maximum dose: 320 mg daily
  • Tablet to be taken before meals
  • Modified release preparation available
  • Dose determined by doctor
  • Recommended daily dose: 1-4 tablets (max 120 mg)
  • Combination therapy with other medicines possible

Interaction

  • Possible drug interactions
  • Effects of SB-Glic XR with various types of medicines
  • Importance of consulting doctor before starting new medicine
  • Caution with alcohol consumption
  • Advice regarding driving and machinery usage
  • Consultation required before taking other medicinal products

Contraindications

  • Allergy to gliclazide or related medicines
  • Insulin-dependent diabetes
  • Presence of ketone bodies and sugar in urine
  • Severe kidney or liver disease
  • Use of certain medicines for fungal infections
  • Breastfeeding

Side Effects

  • Potential side effects of SB-Glic XR
  • Possibility of low blood sugar
  • Liver and skin disorders
  • Blood and digestive disorders
  • Effect on vision
  • Reporting of side effects to doctor or pharmacist

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Not recommended during pregnancy
  • Advice required before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding

Precautions & Warnings

  • Importance of following prescribed treatment plan
  • Regular blood and urine sugar level monitoring
  • Increased risk of low blood sugar in initial weeks of treatment
  • Symptoms and management of low blood sugar
  • Possibility of symptoms of high blood sugar
  • Special caution for elderly patients and stressful situations
  • Unsuitable for children

Therapeutic Class

  • Belongs to the sulfonylureas group

Storage Conditions

  • Keep out of reach of children
  • Storage temperature below 30°C
  • Proper disposal methods

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular formula: C15H21N3O3S
  • Chemical structure diagram

Common Questions about SB-Glic XR 30 mg Tablet

  • Explanation of SB-Glic XR 30 mg XR Tablet
  • Guidance on taking the tablet with or without eating
  • Management of missed dose
  • Duration of medicine's effect
  • Warnings for pregnant women
  • General instructions for taking the tablet

Related Brands