Consucon MR 30 mg (Tablet (Modified Release))

Unit Price: ৳ 6.90 (5 x 10: ৳ 345.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 69.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Gliclazide
Company Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Consucon 80 mg tablet Consucon mr 60 mg tablet

Indications

  • Reduces blood sugar levels
  • Used in type 2 diabetes Mellitus in adults
  • Used when diet, exercise, and weight loss alone are ineffective

Pharmacology

  • Second generation sulfonylurea drug
  • Stimulates insulin release from pancreatic cells
  • Decreases hepatic glucose output

Dosage & Administration

  • Usual initial dose: 40 to 80 mg daily
  • Dose can be increased up to 320 mg daily in divided doses
  • Dosage determined by doctor based on blood sugar levels
  • Modified release preparation: Recommended daily dose is one to four tablets (max 120 mg) in a single intake at breakfast time

Interaction

  • Can interact with oral antidiabetics, beta-blockers, antibiotics, antifungal medications, and more
  • May increase the effects of medicines that reduce blood clotting
  • Consult doctor before taking other medicinal products

Contraindications

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

Side Effects

  • Low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia)
  • Abnormal liver function
  • Skin reactions
  • Decrease in blood cells
  • Digestive disorders
  • Vision impairment
  • Reporting of side effects is encouraged

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Not recommended during pregnancy
  • Not recommended while breastfeeding

Precautions & Warnings

  • Patients should observe prescribed treatment plan
  • Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels and glycated haemoglobin
  • Close medical monitoring in the first few weeks of treatment

Therapeutic Class

  • Sulfonylureas

Storage Conditions

  • Store below 30°C
  • Do not use after the expiry date

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C15H21N3O3S
  • Chemical Structure Image Available

Common Questions about Consucon MR 30 mg Tablet

  • Indications and mechanism of action
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  • Missed dose instructions
  • Duration of effect
  • Pregnancy warnings
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