Glucozid 80 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 8.00 (6 x 10: ৳ 480.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 80.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Gliclazide |
| Company | Aristopharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Glucozid 80 mg Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Diabetes Management
- Oral Antidiabetic
Description
- Gliclazide is a medicine that reduces blood sugar levels
- It is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults
DosageRange
40-320 mg daily
AgeRestrictions
Not recommended for children
FormulationTypes
- Film-coated tablet
- Modified release preparation
InitialDose
40-80 mg daily
MaximumDose
320 mg daily
AdministrationInstructions
- Should be taken before a meal
- Tablet(s) to be taken with a glass of water at breakfast time
- Swallow whole tablet(s) in one piece
- Always eat a meal after taking the tablet(s)
DrugInteractions
- Can interact with other oral antidiabetics, GLP-1 receptor agonists, insulin, sulphonamides, beta-blockers, ACE-inhibitors, fluconazole, corticosteroids, St John's Wort, fluoroquinolones, and more
AlcoholInteraction
Drinking alcohol is not recommended
DrivingPrecautions
- May impair ability to concentrate or react when blood sugar is too low or too high
- Contains lactose
Contraindications
- Allergy to gliclazide or related medicines
- Insulin-dependent diabetes (type 1)
- Severe kidney or liver disease
- Taking medicines to treat fungal infections, breastfeeding
SideEffects
- Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
- Liver disorders
- Skin reactions
- Blood disorders
- Digestive disorders
- Eye disorders
PregnancyRecommendation
Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding
MonitoringRequirements
- Regular blood (and possibly urine) sugar level monitoring
- Monitoring of glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c)
StorageInstructions
- Store below 30°C
- Do not use after the expiry date
- Ask pharmacist about proper disposal
ChemicalStructure
- MolecularFormula: C<sub>15</sub>H<sub>21</sub>N<sub>3</sub>O<sub>3</sub>S
- ChemicalStructureImage: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-523-gliclazide-chemical-structure-txBrG0haplJbTTRCKheC.svg
CommonQuestions
- What is Glucozid 80 mg Tablet?
- What happens if I take Glucozid 80 mg Tablet without eating?
- What if I missed a dose of Glucozid 80 mg Tablet?
- How long does the effect of Glucozid 80 mg Tablet last?
- Are there any pregnancy warnings for Glucozid 80 mg Tablet?
- General Instructions
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