Eucron 80 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 7.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 350.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 70.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Gliclazide |
| Company | Euro pharma ltd |
Indications
- Reduces blood sugar levels
- Used in type 2 diabetes Mellitus in adults
- Used when diet, exercise, and weight loss alone do not control blood sugar
Pharmacology
- Stimulates insulin release from pancreatic cells
- Facilitates Ca+2 transport across the beta-cell membranes
- Decreases hepatic glucose output
Dosage & Administration
- Usual initial dose: 40 to 80 mg daily
- Maximum dose: 320 mg daily in divided doses
- Take before meal
- Recommended daily dose for modified release: 1 to 4 tablets, maximum 120 mg
- For children, Gliclazide is contraindicated in juvenile-onset diabetes
Interaction
- Possible interactions with oral antidiabetics, GLP-1 receptor agonists, insulin, antibiotics, beta-blockers, ACE-inhibitors, antifungals, antidepressants, painkillers, alcohol, and more
- May enhance or weaken effects of certain medications
- Consult doctor before starting a new medicine
- Alcohol consumption not recommended
- Ability to concentrate or react may be impaired under certain conditions
Contraindications
- Allergy to gliclazide or related medicines
- Insulin-dependent diabetes
- Presence of ketone bodies and sugar in urine
- Severe kidney or liver disease
- Taking medicines to treat fungal infections
- Breastfeeding
Side Effects
- Low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia)
- Liver disorders
- Skin disorders
- Blood disorders
- Digestive disorders
- Eye disorders
- Reporting of side effects
- Yellow skin and eyes as a symptom of liver disorder
- Rash, itching, hives as potential skin reactions
- Decrease in the number of blood cells
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy
- Avoid while breastfeeding
- Seek doctor's advice if pregnant or planning for a baby
Precautions & Warnings
- Observing treatment plan prescribed by doctor
- Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels and glycated haemoglobin
- Increased risk of hypoglycaemia in the initial weeks of treatment
- Symptoms and effects of low blood sugar
- Symptoms and effects of high blood sugar
- Consider family history of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency
- Not recommended for use in children
- Temporary switch to insulin therapy in stressful situations
Therapeutic Class
- Sulfonylureas
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Keep out of reach of children
- Do not use after expiry date
- Dispose of properly to protect the environment
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C15H21N3O3S
Common Questions about Eucron 80 mg Tablet
- How Eucron works in managing type 2 diabetes
- Impact of missing a meal on Eucron dosage
- Instructions for missed doses
- Duration of Eucron's effect
- Pregnancy warnings for Eucron
- General instructions for taking Eucron
Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Regular blood and urine sugar level checks
- Glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) monitoring
- Monitoring under stressful situations
Alcohol Consumption
- Not recommended due to unpredictable impact on diabetes control
Driving and Machinery Usage
- Potential impairment due to low or high blood sugar levels
- Advice on driving with frequent episodes of low blood sugar
Allergic Reactions
- Possible flu-like symptoms and rash as early signs
Medication Interaction with Warfarin
- Possible increase in effects of blood clotting reduction
Storage Temperature
- Recommended storage below 30°C
Medicine Disposal
- Proper disposal to avoid environmental impact
Symptoms of Low Blood Sugar
- Headache, intense hunger, nausea, sleep disorders, confusion, dizziness, among others
Symptoms of High Blood Sugar
- Thirst, frequent urination, dry mouth, skin infections, reduced performance
Effect of Missed Dose
- Advice to skip or take missed dose depending on proximity to next scheduled dose
Use in Surgical Operations
- Temporary switch to insulin therapy under certain circumstances
G6PD Deficiency
- Consultation advice for individuals with a family history of this condition