Glad 80 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 8.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 400.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 80.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Gliclazide |
| Company | Sandoz a novartis division |
Title
- Glad 80 mg Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Diabetes Management
- Oral Antidiabetic
- Sulfonylurea
Description
- Reduces blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Stimulates insulin release from pancreatic cells
- Lowers hepatic glucose output
- Available in film-coated tablet and modified release preparation
- Usual initial dose is 40 to 80 mg daily
- Maximum daily dose can be 320 mg
- Recommended to take before meal
- Dose determined by doctor based on blood sugar levels
- Recommended daily dose is one to four tablets (maximum 120 mg) in a single intake at breakfast time
- Can be used in combination therapy with other diabetes medicines
- Can interact with various other medicines affecting blood sugar levels
- Recommended not to be taken with alcohol
- May impair ability to concentrate or react if blood sugar levels are too low or too high
- Contains lactose
- Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Regular monitoring of blood and urine sugar levels is necessary
- Unsuitable for use in children
- Belongs to therapeutic class of sulfonylureas
- Molecular Formula: C15H21N3O3S
- Storage: Below 30°C, away from children
Indications
- Reduces blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Mode of Action
- Stimulates release of insulin from pancreatic cells
- Facilitates Ca+2 transport across the beta-cell membranes
- Decreases hepatic glucose output
Dosage & Administration
- Usual initial dose is 40 to 80 mg daily
- Maximum daily dose can be 320 mg
- Recommended to take before meal
- Recommended daily dose is one to four tablets (maximum 120 mg) in a single intake at breakfast time
- Tablet should be taken with a glass of water
- Must always eat a meal after taking the tablet
- Consult doctor before stopping medication
Interaction
- May be strengthened or weakened by various other medicines affecting blood sugar levels
- Recommended not to be taken with alcohol
- May impair ability to concentrate or react if blood sugar levels are too low or too high
Contraindications
- Allergic to gliclazide or related medicines
- Insulin-dependent diabetes (type 1)
- Severe kidney or liver disease
- Taking medicines to treat fungal infections
- Breastfeeding
Side Effects
- Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
- Abnormal liver function
- Skin reactions such as rash, redness, itching, hives
- Decrease in the number of cells in the blood
- Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, diarrhea, constipation
- Vision may be affected for a short time
- Other adverse events observed in rare cases
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Regular monitoring of blood and urine sugar levels is necessary
- Particularly close medical monitoring in the initial weeks of treatment
- Low blood sugar may occur under certain conditions
- Blood glucose disturbances can occur when taking certain medicines
- Not recommended for use in children
Therapeutic Class
- Sulfonylureas
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Keep out of the reach and sight of children
- Do not use after the expiry date
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C15H21N3O3S
Common Questions
- About action and dosages of the tablet
- Effects if taken without eating
- What to do if a dose is missed
- Duration of the tablet's effect
- Pregnancy warnings and general instructions