Gliclid 80 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 8.00 (6 x 10: ৳ 480.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 80.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Gliclazide
Company Acme laboratories ltd
Also available as
Gliclid mr 30 mg tablet Gliclid mr 60 mg tablet

Title

  • Gliclid 80 mg Tablet

Categories

  • Oral Antidiabetic Medicine
  • Sulphonylurea Group
  • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
  • Pharmacology

Description

  • Reduces blood sugar levels
  • Stimulates insulin release from pancreatic cells
  • Decreases hepatic glucose output
  • Dosage & Administration
  • Potential Side Effects

Dosage

  • Usual initial dose: 40-80 mg daily
  • Maximum dose: 320 mg daily
  • Can be taken before meal
  • Modified release preparation available
  • Recommended daily dose: 1-4 tablets
  • For children, Gliclazide is contraindicated

Interaction

  • May interact with other oral antidiabetics, GLP-1 receptor agonists, insulin
  • Interaction with antibiotics, antifungals, painkillers, alcohol
  • Effect on blood clotting with warfarin
  • Alcohol consumption not recommended
  • Impaired driving and machine use if blood sugar is too low or high

Contraindications

  • Allergic to gliclazide or sulfonylureas
  • Insulin-dependent diabetes
  • Severe kidney or liver disease
  • Taking medicines for fungal infections
  • Breastfeeding
  • Juvenile-onset diabetes

Side Effects

  • Low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia)
  • Liver disorders
  • Skin disorders
  • Blood disorders
  • Digestive disorders
  • Eye disorders
  • Unlisted side effects should be reported to a doctor/pharmacist

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Not recommended during pregnancy
  • Avoid while breastfeeding

Precautions & Warnings

  • Adherence to treatment plan prescribed by doctor
  • Regular monitoring of blood and urine sugar levels
  • Risk of hypoglycaemia in first few weeks of treatment
  • Symptoms of low blood sugar and high blood sugar
  • Not recommended for use in children

Therapeutic Class

  • Sulfonylureas

Storage Conditions

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

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C15H21N3O3S

Common Questions

  • Function and dosage of Gliclid 80 mg Tablet
  • Effect of taking without eating
  • Missed dose instructions
  • Average duration of effect
  • Pregnancy warnings
  • General instructions for intake

Medical Precautions

  • Observing dietary regimen and physical exercise
  • Regular monitoring of blood and urine sugar levels
  • Carrying a form of sugar for hypoglycaemia
  • Not recommended in certain hormone-induced disorders
  • Consult doctor before use in hereditary conditions

Medication Disposal

  • Disposal guidance from pharmacist to protect the environment

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