Glica 80 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 5.00 (40's pack: ৳ 200.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Gliclazide
Company Modern pharmaceuticals ltd

Title

  • Glica 80 mg Tablet

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Diabetes Management
  • Oral Antidiabetic

Indications

  • Reduces blood sugar levels
  • Used for type 2 diabetes Mellitus in adults
  • Used when diet, exercise, and weight loss alone do not sufficiently control blood sugar levels

Pharmacology

  • Stimulates insulin release from pancreatic cells
  • Facilitates Ca+2 transport across beta-cell membranes
  • Decreases hepatic glucose output

Dosage & Administration

  • Initial dose: 40 to 80 mg daily
  • Maximum dose: 320 mg daily in divided doses
  • Can be taken before meals
  • Usual daily dose for modified release tablets: 1-4 tablets (maximum 120 mg) at breakfast time
  • Recommendation to take tablets with a glass of water and a meal
  • Possible need for dose adjustments based on blood sugar control and external factors

Interaction

  • Potential interactions with oral antidiabetics, GLP-1 receptor agonists, insulin, antibiotics, beta-blockers, ACE-inhibitors, antifungals, H2 receptor antagonists, antidepressants, painkillers, alcohol, corticosteroids, asthma medications
  • Instructions to consult doctor before starting new medications
  • Advisory against consuming alcohol
  • Caution advised when driving or using machinery

Contraindications

  • Allergy to sulfonylureas or related medicines
  • Insulin-dependent diabetes (type 1)
  • Presence of ketone bodies and sugar in urine
  • Severe kidney or liver disease
  • Breastfeeding
  • Taking medicines to treat fungal infections

Side Effects

  • Low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia)
  • Liver disorders
  • Skin disorders
  • Blood disorders
  • Digestive disorders
  • Temporary vision impairment
  • Reporting of side effects for medical monitoring

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Not recommended during pregnancy
  • Advisory against use while breastfeeding

Precautions & Warnings

  • Observance of prescribed treatment plan
  • Regular monitoring of blood and urine sugar levels
  • Increased risk of low blood sugar in initial treatment stages
  • Advisory on symptoms and management of low blood sugar
  • Possible switch to insulin therapy in stressful situations
  • Caution against use in children

Therapeutic Class

  • Sulfonylureas

Storage Conditions

  • Store below 30°C
  • Keep out of reach of children
  • Do not use after expiry date
  • Proper disposal instructions

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C15H21N3O3S
  • Chemical Structure Image: Link to chemical structure

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