Zide 80 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 6.00 (50's pack: ৳ 300.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Gliclazide |
| Company | Pharmadesh laboratories ltd |
Indications
- Reduces blood sugar levels
- Treatment of type 2 diabetes Mellitus in adults
- Used when diet, exercise, and weight loss alone do not control blood sugar
Pharmacology
- Stimulates insulin release from pancreatic cells
- Facilitates Ca+2 transport across beta-cell membranes
- Decreases hepatic glucose output
Dosage & Administration
- Usual initial dose of 40-80 mg daily
- Maximum dose of 320 mg daily
- Dose determined by doctor based on blood sugar levels
- Film-coated and modified release tablet options
Interaction
- May strengthen effect of other blood sugar-lowering medicines
- May be weakened by some medicines
- Interacts with antibiotics, antifungals, and painkillers
Contraindications
- Allergy to sulfonylurea drugs or related medicines
- Insulin-dependent diabetes
- Severe kidney or liver disease
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Side Effects
- Low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia)
- Liver and skin disorders
- Blood and digestive disorders
- Vision changes
- Adverse events similar to other sulfonylureas
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy
- Not to be used during breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels
- Risks of low blood sugar and high blood sugar
- Temperature variability impact on blood sugar
Therapeutic Class
- Belongs to the sulfonylureas class
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Keep out of reach of children
- Do not dispose of via wastewater or household waste
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C15H21N3O3S
Common Questions about Zide 80 mg Tablet
- Supports in controlling blood sugar levels
- Dosage is tied to meals
- Duration of effect is approximately 24 hours