Dimerol 80 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 8.00 (4 x 14: ৳ 448.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 112.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Gliclazide |
| Company | Drug international ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Reduces blood sugar levels
- Used in type 2 diabetes Mellitus in adults
Pharmacology
- Stimulates insulin release from pancreatic cells
- Decreases hepatic glucose output
Dosage & Administration
- Initial dose: 40 to 80 mg daily
- Maximum dose: 320 mg daily
- Film-coated tablet recommended before meal
Interaction
- May interact with oral antidiabetics, antibiotics, beta-blockers, corticosteroids, and more
- May increase effects of medicines that reduce blood clotting
Contraindications
- Allergic to gliclazide or related medicines
- Insulin-dependent diabetes
- Severe kidney or liver disease
Side Effects
- Low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia)
- Liver disorders
- Skin disorders
- Blood disorders
- Digestive disorders
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Regular blood and urine sugar level monitoring
- Increased risk of hypoglycaemia in the first few weeks of treatment
- Symptoms of high blood sugar (hyperglycaemia)
- Not recommended for use in children
Therapeutic Class
- Sulfonylureas
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Do not use after expiry date
- Do not dispose of via wastewater or household waste
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C15H21N3O3S
Common Questions about Dimerol 80 mg Tablet
- Medication for managing type 2 diabetes
- Should be taken tied to meals
- Missed dose can be taken when remembered
- Effect lasts for an average duration of 24 hours
- Not recommended for pregnant women
Attributes
- Oral antidiabetic medicine
- Hypoglycaemic and hematological properties
- Modified release preparation available
- Interacts with various classes of medicines
- Affects blood clotting
- Can be taken with food and non-alcoholic drinks
- May impair ability to concentrate or react
- Contains lactose
- Not recommended for children
- Molecular Formula provided
Usability Features
- Low blood sugar symptom management
- Regular monitoring necessary for treatment plan adherence
- Need for regular blood sugar level monitoring
- Blood sugar level risk factors listed
- Importance of consistent food intake for reducing risk of hypoglycaemia
Safety Information
- Contraindications listed for allergies and other conditions
- Symptoms of side effects detailed for prompt action
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding caution
- Special precautions for elderly patients
- Storage and disposal instructions provided
Medical Class
- Sulfonylurea drug
Chemical Parameters
- Molecular Formula: C15H21N3O3S
Dosage Instructions
- Initial dose: 40 to 80 mg daily
- Maximum dose: 320 mg daily
- Recommended to be taken before meals
- Specific instructions for modified release preparation
Interactions
- Strengthened effects and signs of low blood sugar with specific medicines
- Weakened effects and raised blood sugar levels with specific medicines
- Increased effects with medicines that reduce blood clotting
Administration Guidelines
- Recommended daily dose and method of intake
- Combination therapy considerations
- Response to treatment determining dose adjustments
Contraindications Warning
- Specific conditions and situations where Gliclazide is not recommended
Side Effects Details
- Detailed descriptions and possible progression of side effects
- Liver, skin, blood, digestive, and eye disorders listed
- Reporting of side effects advised
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Caution
- Not recommended for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Advice to consult doctor in case of pregnancy or breastfeeding
Precautions & Monitoring
- Importance of treatment plan adherence and monitoring
- Increased risk of hypoglycaemia in the first few weeks of treatment
- Symptoms and management of low blood sugar
- Indications for temporary switch to insulin therapy