Glizid 80 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 8.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 400.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 80.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Gliclazide |
| Company | Opsonin pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Reduces blood sugar levels
- Used in type 2 diabetes Mellitus in adults
- Diet, exercise, and weight loss not effective
Pharmacology
- Stimulates insulin release from pancreatic cells
- Decreases hepatic glucose output
- Facilitates Ca+2 transport across beta-cell membranes
Dosage & Administration
- Usual initial dose: 40 to 80 mg daily
- Dose can be increased up to 320 mg daily when needed
- Dose determined by doctor based on glucose levels
- Different dosage for children and adults
- Tablets to be taken before meal
- Modified release preparation available
- Combination therapy with other diabetes medicines possible
Interaction
- Possible interactions with various other medicines
- Effects of alcohol consumption
- Impact on driving and machine usage
- Interactions with food and non-alcoholic drinks
- Information for hospitalization
Contraindications
- Allergic to sulfonylurea or related medicines
- Insulin-dependent diabetes (type 1)
- Presence of ketone bodies and sugar in urine
- Severe kidney or liver disease
- Breastfeeding
- Taking medicines for fungal infections
Side Effects
- Low blood sugar as most common side effect
- Possible liver disorders and skin reactions
- Blood, digestive, and eye disorders
- Reporting of side effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy
- Not to be taken while breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Adherence to treatment plan is essential
- Regular monitoring of blood and urine sugar level
- Increased risk of low blood sugar in initial weeks
- Possible symptoms of low and high blood sugar levels
- Advice for stressful situations
Therapeutic Class
- Sulfonylureas
Storage Conditions
- Keep out of reach and sight of children
- Avoid improper disposal of expired medicine
- Store below 30°C to maintain efficacy
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C15H21N3O3S
- Chemical Structure Image available
Common Questions
- Function and dosage of Glizid 80 mg Tablet
- Effect of taking without eating
- Instructions for missed dose
- Duration of the medicine's effect
- Warnings for pregnant women
- General Instructions for use