Consucon MR 30 mg (Tablet (Modified Release))
Unit Price: ৳ 6.90 (5 x 10: ৳ 345.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 69.00
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
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Generic | Gliclazide |
Company | Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd |
Also available as |
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
- Impact of taking without eating
- Missed dose instructions
- Duration of effect
- Pregnancy warnings
- General instructions
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