Dimerol MR 30 mg (Tablet (Modified Release))
Unit Price: ৳ 7.00 (4 x 14: ৳ 392.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 98.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Gliclazide |
| Company | Drug international ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Reduces blood sugar levels
- Treatment for type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults
Pharmacology
- Stimulates insulin release from pancreatic cells
- Decreases hepatic glucose output
Dosage & Administration
- Initial dose of 40-80 mg daily
- Maximum dose of 320 mg daily
- Should be taken before meal
- Recommended daily dose for modified release preparation
- Combination therapy with other diabetes medicines
- Instructions for missed doses and overdose
- Duration of effect
Interaction
- Potential interactions with other medicines
- Enhanced and weakened effects with specific medicines
- Effect of alcohol consumption
- Impact on driving and using machines
Contraindications
- Allergic reactions to gliclazide or related medicines
- Insulin-dependent diabetes
- Presence of ketone bodies and sugar in urine
- Severe kidney or liver disease
- Breastfeeding
Side Effects
- Low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia)
- Liver disorders
- Skin disorders
- Blood disorders
- Digestive disorders
- Vision effects
- Other adverse events
- Reporting of side effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy
- Not for use during breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Adherence to treatment plan prescribed by doctor
- Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels and HbA1c
- Risk of hypoglycaemia
- Symptoms of low and high blood sugar
- Disturbances when co-prescribed with certain medicines
- Impact on driving and machines
- Not recommended for children
Therapeutic Class
- Belongs to Sulfonylureas class
Storage Conditions
- Keep out of reach of children
- Do not use after expiry date
- Storage temperature below 30°C
- Proper disposal of medicine
Chemical Structure
- Molecular formula: C15H21N3O3S
- Chemical structure image
Common Questions about Dimerol MR 30 mg Tablet
- Medication details and usage
- Effect of taking without eating
- Procedure for missed dose
- Duration of effect
- Pregnancy warnings
- General instructions for usage