Orazid 80 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 7.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 210.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 70.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Gliclazide |
| Company | Somatec pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Reduces blood sugar levels
- Used in type 2 diabetes Mellitus in adults
Pharmacology
- Stimulates release of insulin
- Decreases hepatic glucose output
Dosage & Administration
- Usual initial dose of 40 to 80 mg daily
- Maximum dose of 320 mg daily
- Dosage determined by blood and urine sugar levels
- For oral use
- Take with water at breakfast time
- Do not exceed prescribed dose
- Contact doctor if blood sugar levels are high
Interaction
- Medicine interactions strengthening blood sugar lowering effect
- Medicine interactions weakening blood sugar lowering effect
- Interaction with medicines reducing blood clotting
- Not recommended to consume alcohol
- Potential effects on driving and using machines
Contraindications
- Allergic to Gliclazide or related medicines
- Insulin-dependent diabetes
- Severe kidney or liver disease
- Taking medicines to treat fungal infections
- Breastfeeding
Side Effects
- Low blood sugar
- Liver disorders
- Skin disorders
- Blood disorders
- Digestive disorders
- Eye disorders
- Other potential adverse events
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended for use during pregnancy
- Not recommended while breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Observing treatment plan prescribed by doctor
- Regular monitoring of blood and urine sugar level
- Increased risk of hypoglycemia in the first few weeks
- Symptoms and management of low blood sugar
- Symptoms of high blood sugar
- Importance of monitoring blood glucose with antibiotics
Therapeutic Class
- Sulfonylureas
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Do not use after expiry date
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C15H21N3O3S
Common Questions about Orazid 80 mg Tablet
- How Orazid 80 mg Tablet works
- Effect of taking without eating
- What to do if a dose is missed
- Duration of effect
- Pregnancy warnings
- General Instructions