Ezide 80 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 6.00 (50's pack: ৳ 300.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Gliclazide |
| Company | Edruc limited |
Title
- Ezide 80 mg Tablet
Categories
- Antidiabetic Medicine
- Sulfonylurea
- Oral Medication
Description
- Used to reduce blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes when other measures are insufficient
Dosage
- Initial dose: 40-80 mg daily
- Maximum dose: 320 mg daily
- Dose determined by doctor based on blood sugar levels
- Modified release preparation available
Administration
- To be taken before meals
- Tablets to be taken with water at breakfast time
- Film-coated or modified release tablets available
Interactions
- May interact with other oral antidiabetics, antibiotics, medications for high blood pressure, fungal infections, ulcers, depression, pain, or containing alcohol
- May also interact with medications affecting blood clotting, foods, and drink like alcohol
Contraindications
- Allergy to gliclazide or related medicines
- Insulin-dependent diabetes (type 1)
- Severe kidney or liver disease
- Breastfeeding
- Pregnancy
Side Effects
- Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
- Liver disorders
- Skin disorders
- Blood disorders
- Digestive disorders
- Eye disorders
- Other adverse reactions observed with sulfonylureas
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Requires regular monitoring of blood sugar levels
- High risk of reduced blood sugar levels especially in the first few weeks of treatment
- Symptoms of low and high blood sugar
- Not recommended for use in children
Therapeutic Class
- Sulfonylureas
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Keep out of the reach of children
- Do not use after expiry date
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C15H21N3O3S
FAQs
- How Ezide works in controlling blood sugar levels
- Effect of taking Ezide without eating
- Managing a missed dose of Ezide
- Duration of Ezide's effect
- Pregnancy warnings
- General instructions for taking Ezide
Other Information
- Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste
- Consult doctor for any questions about the use of this product