Oclazid 80 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Gliclazide
Company Orion pharma ltd
Also available as
Oclazid mr 30 mg tablet

Title

Oclazid 80 mg Tablet

Categories

  • Diabetes Medication
  • Oral Antidiabetic Medicine
  • Sulphonylurea

Indications

Reduces blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes when diet, exercise, and weight loss are insufficient.

Pharmacology

Stimulates insulin release from pancreatic cells and decreases hepatic glucose output.

Dosage

  • Usual initial dose: 40-80 mg daily (can be increased up to 320 mg daily)
  • Take before meal
  • Modified release: 1-4 tablets (max 120 mg) at breakfast time
  • Combination therapy may require dose adjustments

Contraindications

  • Allergy to sulfonylureas or related medicines
  • Insulin-dependent diabetes (type 1)
  • Diabetic ketoacidosis, pre-coma, or coma
  • Severe kidney or liver disease
  • Breastfeeding

SideEffects

  • Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
  • Liver disorders
  • Skin disorders
  • Blood disorders
  • Digestive disorders
  • Eye disorders
  • Others similar to sulfonylureas

Interaction

  • Strengthened Effect:
    • Other oral antidiabetics, antibiotics, medication for high blood pressure, fungal infections, ulcers, depression, painkillers, alcohol
  • Weakened Effect:
    • Medication for CNS disorders, inflammation, asthma, breast disorders, St. John's Wort
  • Interaction with Warfarin: May increase its effects

PregnancyAndLactation

Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding

PrecautionsAndWarnings

  • Regular monitoring of blood and urine sugar levels
  • Increased risk of hypoglycemia in initial weeks
  • Instructions for managing low blood sugar
  • Possibility of high blood sugar in specific situations
  • Not recommended for use in children

TherapeuticClass

Sulfonylureas

StorageConditions

Store below 30°C, keep out of reach of children, dispose of properly

ChemicalStructure

  • MolecularFormula: C15H21N3O3S
  • ChemicalStructureImg: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-523-gliclazide-chemical-structure-txBrG0haplJbTTRCKheC.svg

CommonQuestions

  • WhatIsIt: Oral medication for type 2 diabetes
  • EffectsWithoutEating: Dosage tied to meals
  • MissedDose: Take as soon as remembered, do not double doses
  • EffectDuration: Lasts for approximately 24 hours
  • PregnancyWarnings: Not recommended for pregnant women
  • GeneralInstructions:
    • Take as directed by doctor
    • Take 30 minutes before breakfast
    • Regular blood sugar monitoring
    • Carry sugary candy for hypoglycemia

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