Radizid XR 30 mg (Tablet (Extended Release))

Unit Price: ৳ 7.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 210.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 70.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Gliclazide
Company Radiant pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Radizid 80 mg tablet Radizid xr 60 mg tablet

Indications

  • Reduces blood sugar levels
  • Oral antidiabetic medicine
  • Type 2 diabetes mellitus treatment
  • Adult use only
  • Requires diet, exercise, and weight loss alongside
  • Sulphonylurea group

Pharmacology

  • Stimulates insulin release from pancreatic cells
  • Facilitates Ca+2 transport across cell membranes
  • Reduces hepatic glucose output
  • Has hypoglycemic properties
  • Potentially useful hematological properties
  • Hypoglycemic sulfonylurea drug

Dosage & Administration

  • Initial dose: 40 to 80 mg daily
  • Maximum dose: 320 mg daily
  • Recommended to be taken before meals
  • Modified release preparation available
  • Dose determined by doctor based on blood sugar levels
  • Daily dose varies based on individual response
  • For oral use
  • Must be taken with water at breakfast time
  • Combination therapy options

Interaction

  • May interact with other medicines to lower blood sugar levels
  • May interact with antibiotics, medicines for high blood pressure, and heart failure
  • Interactions with medicines for fungal infections, ulcers, and depression
  • Potential interactions with painkillers, antirheumatics, and alcohol-containing medicines
  • Can interact with medicines that reduce blood clotting (warfarin)
  • Recommended to consult a doctor before taking other medicinal products

Contraindications

  • Allergic to gliclazide or related medicines
  • Insulin-dependent diabetes (type 1)
  • Presence of ketone bodies and sugar in urine
  • Severe kidney or liver disease
  • Taking medicines for fungal infections
  • Breastfeeding

Side Effects

  • Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
  • Liver disorders
  • Skin disorders
  • Blood disorders
  • Digestive disorders
  • Eye disorders
  • Potential hypersensitivity reactions
  • Report side effects to doctor or pharmacist

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Not recommended during pregnancy
  • Advice from doctor needed if pregnant or planning pregnancy
  • Not recommended during breastfeeding

Precautions & Warnings

  • Regular monitoring of blood and possibly urine sugar levels required
  • Close medical monitoring in initial weeks of treatment
  • Increased risk of reduced blood sugar levels in first few weeks of treatment
  • Caution needed in various conditions and scenarios
  • Symptoms and actions in case of low blood sugar
  • Symptoms and actions in case of high blood sugar
  • Not recommended for use in children

Therapeutic Class

  • Sulfonylureas

Storage Conditions

  • Keep out of reach and sight of children
  • Store below 30°C
  • Dispose of properly as advised by pharmacist

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C15H21N3O3S
  • Chemical Structure Image provided

Common Questions about Radizid XR 30 mg Tablet

  • Medication for managing type 2 diabetes
  • Dose tied to meals
  • Instructions for missed doses and effect duration
  • Warnings for pregnant women
  • General instructions for usage

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