Uzide 80 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 6.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 180.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 60.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Gliclazide |
| Company | Union pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Reduces blood sugar levels
- Used for type 2 diabetes Mellitus in adults
- When diet, exercise, and weight loss do not sufficiently control blood sugar levels
Pharmacology
- Gliclazide is a second generation sulfonylurea drug
- Stimulates release of insulin from pancreatic cells
- Facilitates Ca+2 transport across cell membranes
- Decreases hepatic glucose output
Dosage & Administration
- Usual initial dose is 40 to 80 mg daily
- Dose can be increased up to 320 mg daily in divided doses when needed
- Initial dose should be taken before meal
- Modified release preparation recommended for oral use
- Recommended to be taken with a glass of water at breakfast time
- Maximum recommended daily dose is 120 mg
Interaction
- May interact with other medicines used to treat high blood sugar
- Interactions with antibiotics, medicines for high blood pressure, fungal infections, ulcers, depression, and painkillers
- Effect on blood clotting with warfarin
- Recommended not to drink alcohol
Contraindications
- Allergic to gliclazide or related medicines
- Insulin-dependent diabetes (type 1)
- Diabetic ketoacidosis, pre-coma, or coma
- Severe kidney or liver disease
- Breastfeeding
- Taking medicines to treat fungal infections
Side Effects
- Commonly observed side effect is low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia)
- Reported liver, skin, blood, digestive, and eye disorders
- Possible symptoms include drowsiness, rash, decrease in blood cells, and vision changes
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended for use during pregnancy
- Not recommended while breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels and HbA1c required
- Close medical monitoring in initial weeks of treatment
- Risk of reduced blood sugar levels may increase in first few weeks of treatment
- Symptoms of low blood sugar may occur due to irregular meals, fasting, malnourishment, diet changes, or alcohol consumption
Therapeutic Class
- Sulfonylureas
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
Common Questions
- Explanation of Uzide 80 mg Tablet
- Effect of taking without eating
- What to do if a dose is missed
- Duration of effect
- Pregnancy warnings
- General instructions for usage