Glicron 80 mg (Tablet)

Title and Description

• Glicron 80 mg Tablet
• Medication for managing type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults
• Reduces blood sugar levels
• Oral antidiabetic medicine
• Belongs to the sulphonylurea group
• Stimulates the release of insulin
• Facilitates Ca+2 transport across beta-cell membranes
• Decreases hepatic glucose output
• Usual initial dose is 40 to 80 mg daily
• Maximum daily dose is 320mg
• Recommended dose for children is not available
• Film-coated tablet form
• Modified release preparation
• Dosage determined by doctor based on blood sugar levels
• Take tablet with a glass of water at breakfast time
• Multiple dosing if necessary
• Combination therapy with other diabetes medications
• Can interact with various medicines
• Can increase effects of medicines reducing blood clotting
• Can be taken with food and non-alcoholic drinks
• May impair ability to concentrate or react
• Contains lactose
• Not recommended during pregnancy and lactation
• Regular blood and urine sugar level monitoring required
• Low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia) precautions
• High blood sugar (hyperglycaemia) precautions
• Not recommended for use in children
• Sulfonylureas therapeutic class
• Store below 30°C
• Chemical Formula: C15H21N3O3S

Indications

• Used in type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults

Pharmacology

• Second generation sulfonylurea drug
• Hypoglycaemic properties
• Stimulates insulin release from beta-cells
• Potentially useful hematological properties

Dosage & Administration

• Usual initial dose: 40 to 80 mg daily
• Maximum daily dose: 320 mg
• Dose determined by doctor based on blood sugar levels
• Film-coated tablet form
• Modified release preparation

Interaction

• Enhances blood sugar lowering effect of certain medicines
• Weakens blood glucose lowering effect of certain medicines
• Can interact with antibiotics, antifungals, antirheumatics, etc.
• May increase effects of medicines that reduce blood clotting
• Can be taken with food and non-alcoholic drinks
• May impair ability to concentrate or react
• Contains lactose

Contraindications

• Allergic to sulfonylureas or related medicines
• Insulin-dependent diabetes (type 1)
• Severe kidney or liver disease
• Taking medicines to treat fungal infections
• Breastfeeding

Side Effects

• Most common side effect: low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia)
• Potential liver, skin, blood, digestive, and eye disorders
• Potential severe hypersensitivity reactions
• Decrease in the number of blood cells

Pregnancy & Lactation

• Not recommended during pregnancy
• Not recommended while breastfeeding

Precautions & Warnings

• Regular blood and urine sugar level monitoring required
• High risk of reduced blood sugar levels in first few weeks
• Possible symptoms of low and high blood sugar levels
• Not recommended for use in children
• Not recommended for individuals with certain medical conditions

Drug Classes

• 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

Commonly Asked Questions

• How Glicron 80 mg Tablet works
• Effects if taken without eating
• Missed dose instructions
• Duration of effect
• Pregnancy warnings
• General instructions for use

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