Delazide 80 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 6.00 (50's pack: ৳ 300.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Gliclazide |
| Company | Doctors chemical works ltd |
Indications
- Reduces blood sugar levels
- Used in type 2 diabetes Mellitus in adults
- Used when diet, exercise, and weight loss do not sufficiently control blood sugar levels
Pharmacology
- Stimulates insulin release from pancreatic cells
- Facilitates Ca+2 transport across beta-cell membranes
- Decreases hepatic glucose output
Dosage & Administration
- Usual initial dose: 40 to 80 mg daily
- Maximum dose: 320 mg daily in divided doses
- Dose determined by blood and urine sugar levels
- Recommended daily dose: one to four tablets (maximum 120 mg) in a single intake at breakfast time
- Modification in dosage based on response to treatment or changes in external factors
Interaction
- Strengthened effect with other blood sugar lowering medicines
- Weakened effect with medicines for central nervous system disorders, inflammation, asthma, breast disorders, or endometriosis
- Possible interaction with medicines reducing blood clotting (warfarin)
- Not recommended to consume alcohol
- Potential effects on concentration and reaction time if blood sugar levels are imbalanced
Contraindications
- Allergy to gliclazide or related medicines
- Insulin-dependent diabetes (type 1)
- Presence of ketone bodies and sugar in urine, severe kidney or liver disease
- Taking medicines to treat fungal infections or breastfeeding
Side Effects
- Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
- Liver disorders
- Skin disorders
- Blood disorders
- Digestive disorders
- Temporary vision effect
- Severe changes in blood cells and allergic inflammation reported
- Reporting of side effects encouraged
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Regular monitoring of blood and urine sugar level necessary
- Risks of reduced blood sugar levels in initial weeks of treatment
- Symptoms and causes of low blood sugar
- Stress situations may require temporary insulin therapy
- G6PD deficiency warning
- Not recommended for use in children
Therapeutic Class
- Sulfonylureas
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Keep out of reach of children
- Do not use after expiry date
- Proper disposal to protect the environment
Chemical Structure
- Molecular formula: C15H21N3O3S
- Chemical structure image provided
Common Questions about Delazide 80 mg Tablet
- Medication for managing type 2 diabetes
- Dosage tied to meals
- Instructions for a missed dose
- Average duration of effect: 24 hours
- Not recommended for pregnant women
- General instructions for usage and monitoring