Kezid 80 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 8.02 (50's pack: ৳ 401.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Gliclazide |
| Company | Kemiko pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Reduces blood sugar levels
- Oral antidiabetic medicine
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults
Pharmacology
- Stimulates insulin release
- Reduces hepatic glucose output
- Potentially useful hematological properties
Dosage & Administration
- Usual initial dose is 40 to 80 mg daily
- Dose can be increased up to 320 mg daily
- Dosage determined by doctor
- Dose change based on blood sugar control
- Film-coated tablet
- Modified release preparation
- Recommended daily dose is one to four tablets
- Combination therapy options with other medicines
- Tablets should be taken with a meal
Interaction
- Possible interactions with various medicines
- Effects of alcohol consumption
- Impact on driving and using machines
Contraindications
- Allergy to gliclazide or related medicines
- Insulin-dependent diabetes
- Severe kidney or liver disease
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Side Effects
- Low blood sugar
- Liver disorders
- Skin disorders
- Blood disorders
- Digestive disorders
- Eye disorders
- Various other adverse reactions
- Importance of reporting side effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended for use during pregnancy
- Not to be taken while breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Observance of treatment plan
- Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels
- Risk of hypoglycaemia in initial treatment phase
- Symptoms and management of low blood sugar
- Symptoms of high blood sugar
- Monitoring of blood glucose when co-prescribed with antibiotics
- Caution for patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
- Not recommended for use in children
Therapeutic Class
- Sulfonylureas
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Keep out of reach of children
- Proper disposal of unused medicine
Chemical Structure
- Molecular formula: C15H21N3O3S
Common Questions about Kezid 80 mg Tablet
- Medication for managing type 2 diabetes
- Link between dosage and meal consumption
- Guidance for missed doses
- Average duration of effect is 24 hours
- Pregnancy warning
- General instructions for medication use