Glucostat MR 60 mg (Tablet (Modified Release))

Unit Price: ৳ 12.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 360.00)

Strip Price: ৳ 120.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Gliclazide
Company	Biopharma limited
Also available as	Glucostat 80 mg tablet

Title

Glucostat MR 60 mg Tablet

Description

Glucostat MR is a medication that reduces blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes Mellitus. It stimulates insulin release, decreases hepatic glucose output, and supports the body in controlling blood sugar levels by improving insulin utilization.

Dimensions

Tablet form
Film-coated
Modified release preparation

Color options

Functions

Reduces blood sugar levels
Stimulates insulin release
Improves insulin utilization
Decreases hepatic glucose output

Materials

Active ingredient: Gliclazide

Technical specifications

Molecular formula: C15H21N3O3S

Design elements

Chemical structure: C15H21N3O3S

Usability features

Oral intake
To be taken before meal
Daily dose of 40 to 320 mg
Taken with a glass of water
Swallow whole, not chewed or crushed
Eat a meal after taking the tablet
Dose determined by doctor
Monitoring for blood sugar and glycated haemoglobin levels

Interaction with other medicines

Interacts with oral antidiabetics, GLP-1 receptor agonists, insulin, antibiotics, beta-blockers, ACE-inhibitors, antifungals, H2 receptor antagonists, antidepressants, painkillers, alcohol, corticosteroids, salbutamol, danazol, St John's Wort, and fluoroquinolones

Contraindications

Allergy to sulfonylureas or related medicines
Insulin-dependent diabetes
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Severe kidney or liver disease
Breastfeeding
Taking medicines for fungal infections

Side effects

Low blood sugar
Liver disorders
Skin reactions
Blood disorders
Digestive disorders
Eye disorders
Adverse events observed with other sulfonylureas

Pregnancy and lactation

Not recommended during pregnancy
Not to be taken while breastfeeding

Precautions and warnings

Observation of treatment plan prescribed by doctor
Regular monitoring of blood and urine sugar level
Increased risk of hypoglycaemia in initial weeks of treatment
Symptoms of low and high blood sugar
Not recommended for children

Therapeutic class

Sulfonylureas

Storage conditions

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

Commonly asked questions

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General Instructions

Pharmacological properties

Second generation sulfonylurea drug
Has hypoglycaemic and hematological properties

Dosage and administration

Usual initial dose of 40 to 80 mg daily
Dose can be increased up to 320 mg daily
Recommended daily dose of one to four tablets
Change in gliclazide doses based on response to treatment and external factors
Combination therapy with other medicines as determined by doctor
Actions to take if doses are missed or in case of overdose

Drug interactions

Potential effects on blood clotting when taken with warfarin

Food and drink interaction

Can be taken with food and non-alcoholic drinks
Drinking alcohol not recommended for predictable diabetes control

Driving and machine usage

Potential impairment of concentration and reaction due to low or high blood sugar
Contains lactose, caution advised for sugar intolerance