Glucocare 80 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 7.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 210.00)
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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Gliclazide
Company Doctor tims pharmaceuticals ltd

Product Title

  • Glucocare 80 mg Tablet

Therapeutic Class

  • Sulfonylureas

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Diabetes Management

Dosage & Administration

  • Available as film-coated tablet
  • Usual initial dose is 40 to 80 mg daily
  • Can be increased up to 320 mg daily in divided doses when needed
  • Dosage determined by the doctor based on blood and urine sugar levels
  • For children, Gliclazide is contraindicated

Indications

  • Reduces blood sugar levels
  • Used in type 2 diabetes Mellitus in adults

Pharmacology

  • Second generation sulfonylurea drug - Gliclazide

Mode of Action

  • Stimulates insulin release from pancreatic beta-cells
  • Facilitates Ca+2 transport across beta-cell membranes
  • Decreases hepatic glucose output

Interaction

  • May interact with other medicines impacting blood sugar levels
  • May increase effects of medicines reducing blood clotting
  • Should not be taken with alcohol
  • Consult doctor before starting another medicinal product
  • Notify medical staff if used in hospital

Contraindications

  • Allergic to Gliclazide or sulfonylurea group
  • Insulin-dependent diabetes (type 1)
  • Severe kidney or liver disease
  • Breastfeeding

Side Effects

  • May cause low blood sugar as the most commonly observed side effect
  • Reports of liver disorders, skin disorders, blood disorders, digestive disorders, and eye disorders
  • Abnormal liver function may cause yellow skin and eyes
  • Severe hypersensitivity reactions have been reported

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Not recommended during pregnancy
  • Do not take Gliclazide while breastfeeding

Precautions & Warnings

  • Follow doctor's treatment plan for proper blood sugar levels
  • Regular monitoring of blood and urine sugar level is necessary
  • Increased risk of reduced blood sugar levels in the first few weeks of treatment
  • Instructions for managing low blood sugar
  • Not recommended for use in children

Storage Conditions

  • Store below 30°C
  • Keep out of reach and sight of children
  • Do not use after expiry date

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C15H21N3O3S

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