Glitab 80 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 4.50 (100's pack: ৳ 450.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Gliclazide
Company Hudson pharmaceuticals ltd

Title

  • Glitab 80 mg Tablet

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Antidiabetic
  • Sulfonylurea

Dosage & Administration

  • Usual initial dose is 40 to 80 mg daily
  • Maximum dose can be increased up to 320 mg daily
  • Take before meal
  • Recommended daily dose is one to four tablets in a single intake at breakfast time

Mode of Action

  • Stimulates the release of insulin from pancreatic β-cells
  • Facilitates Ca<sup>+2</sup>&nbsp; transport across the &beta;-cell membranes
  • Decreases hepatic glucose output

Indications

  • Used in a certain form of diabetes (type 2 diabetes Mellitus) in adults

Interaction

  • May interact with other medicines affecting blood sugar levels
  • Consult your doctor before taking another medicinal product

Contraindications

  • Do not take if allergic to gliclazide or other related medicines
  • Do not take with insulin-dependent diabetes (type 1)
  • Do not take with severe kidney or liver disease
  • Do not take while breastfeeding

Side Effects

  • Commonly observed side effect is low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia)
  • May cause liver disorders, skin disorders, blood disorders, digestive disorders, eye disorders

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Not recommended for use during pregnancy
  • Do not take while breastfeeding

Precautions & Warnings

  • Close medical monitoring, especially in the first few weeks of treatment
  • Watch for symptoms of low blood sugar and high blood sugar
  • Not recommended for use in children due to lack of data

Therapeutic Class

  • Sulfonylureas

Storage Conditions

  • Keep out of the reach and sight of children
  • Store below 30&deg;C
  • Dispose of properly to protect the environment

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C<sub>15</sub>H<sub>21</sub>N<sub>3</sub>O<sub>3</sub>S

Common Questions

  • What is Glitab 80 mg Tablet?
  • What happens if I take Glitab 80 mg Tablet without eating?
  • What if I missed a dose of Glitab 80 mg Tablet?
  • How long does the effect of Glitab 80 mg Tablet last?
  • Are there any pregnancy warnings for Glitab 80 mg Tablet?
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