Diatrol MR 30 mg (Tablet (Modified Release))
Unit Price: ৳ 8.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 400.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 80.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Gliclazide |
| Company | Pacific pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Reduces blood sugar levels
- Used for type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults
Pharmacology
- Stimulates insulin release from pancreatic cells
- Decreases hepatic glucose output
Dosage & Administration
- Usual initial dose: 40-80 mg daily
- Maximum dose: 320 mg daily
- Should be taken before meals
- Administered as a single intake at breakfast time
- Recommended to take with a glass of water
- Do not chew or crush tablets
- Combination therapy considerations
- Guidance on missed doses and overdose
Interaction
- Medicinal and food interactions
- Impact on blood clotting when combined with warfarin
- Advice on alcohol consumption
- Effects on driving and machine operation
Contraindications
- Allergy to gliclazide or related medicines
- Insulin-dependent diabetes
- Severe kidney or liver disease
- Taking medications for fungal infections
- Breastfeeding
Side Effects
- Low blood sugar as the most common side effect
- Potential liver, skin, blood, digestive, and eye disorders
- Reporting of side effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy
- Avoid use while breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Importance of following treatment plan
- Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels
- Awareness of symptoms and risk factors for low blood sugar
- Considerations for high blood sugar, stress, and other medical conditions
- Not recommended for use in children
Therapeutic Class
- Sulfonylureas
Storage Conditions
- Storage below 30°C
- Proper disposal instructions
Chemical Structure
- Molecular formula: C15H21N3O3S
- Chemical structure imagery
Common Questions about Diatrol MR 30 mg Tablet
- Description of medication and its mechanism
- Guidance on dosage and meals
- Instructions for missed doses
- Duration of effect
- Pregnancy warnings
- General instructions for use