Glucozid MR 30 mg (Tablet (Modified Release))

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Gliclazide
Company Aristopharma ltd
Also available as
Glucozid 80 mg tablet Glucozid mr 60 mg tablet

Indications

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

Pharmacology

  • Second generation sulfonylurea drug
  • Hypoglycemic properties
  • Stimulates insulin release from pancreatic cells
  • Facilitates Ca+2 transport across beta-cell membranes
  • Decreases hepatic glucose output

Dosage & Administration

  • Usual initial dose of 40 to 80 mg daily
  • Maximum dose of 320 mg daily in divided doses
  • Can be taken before meal
  • Recommended daily dose for modified release preparation
  • Administration with a glass of water at breakfast time
  • Precautions for combination therapy

Interaction

  • Potential interactions with other medicines
  • Effects on blood sugar levels
  • Enhanced or weakened blood-glucose-lowering effect
  • Impact on medicines reducing blood clotting
  • Recommendations for alcohol consumption and driving

Contraindications

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

Side Effects

  • Possibility of low blood sugar
  • Liver and skin disorders
  • Blood and digestive disorders
  • Affect on vision
  • Reporting of side effects

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Not recommended during pregnancy
  • Advice for breastfeeding mothers

Precautions & Warnings

  • Observing treatment plan prescribed by the doctor
  • Regular monitoring of blood and urine sugar level
  • Risk and symptoms of low blood sugar
  • Guidelines for high blood sugar symptoms
  • Special considerations for stressful situations
  • Not recommended for use in children

Therapeutic Class

  • Sulfonylureas

Storage Conditions

  • Storage instructions
  • Expiry date
  • Disposal guidelines

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular formula: C15H21N3O3S
  • Visual representation of chemical structure

Common Questions about Glucozid MR 30 mg Tablet

  • Explanation of medication
  • Importance of taking the tablet with meals
  • Directions for missed dose
  • Duration of effect
  • Pregnancy warnings
  • General instructions for use

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