GL-80 80 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 7.00 (50's pack: ৳ 350.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Gliclazide
Company Central pharmaceuticals ltd

Title

GL-80 80 mg Tablet

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Pharmaceutical

Description

GL-80 is a medicine that reduces blood sugar levels (oral antidiabetic medicine belonging to the sulphonylurea group). It is used in a certain form of diabetes (type 2 diabetes Mellitus) in adults, when diet, exercise and weight loss alone do not have an adequate effect on keeping blood sugar at the correct level.

Pharmacological properties

  • Reduces blood sugar levels
  • Stimulates insulin release from pancreatic cells
  • Decreases hepatic glucose output
  • Potentially useful hematological properties

Dosage instructions

  • Usual initial dose is 40 to 80 mg daily
  • Maximum dose up to 320 mg daily in divided doses when needed
  • Dose determined by doctor depending on blood and urine sugar levels
  • Recommended daily dose is one to four tablets (maximum 120 mg) in a single intake at breakfast time

Interaction warning

  • Strengthened effect with certain medicines, leading to low blood sugar levels
  • Weakened effect with certain medicines, leading to raised blood sugar levels
  • Increased effects with blood clotting medicines like warfarin
  • Caution with alcohol use and unpredictable effects on diabetes control

Contraindications

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

Side effects

  • Low blood sugar (most commonly observed)
  • Liver disorders
  • Skin disorders
  • Blood disorders
  • Digestive disorders
  • Vision effects
  • Other rare hypersensitivity reactions

Precautions warnings

  • Regular monitoring of blood and urine sugar levels
  • Increased risk of reduced blood sugar levels in the first few weeks of treatment
  • Potential symptoms of low and high blood sugar
  • Temporary switch to insulin therapy in stressful situations
  • Not recommended for use in children
  • Special caution for patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency

Pregnancy lactation warning

Not recommended for use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding

Therapeutic class

Sulfonylureas

Storage recommendations

  • Keep out of the reach and sight of children
  • Do not use after the expiry date
  • Store below 30°C
  • Dispose of properly to protect the environment

Chemical structure

  • Molecular formula: C15H21N3O3S
  • Chemical structure image: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-523-gliclazide-chemical-structure-txBrG0haplJbTTRCKheC.svg

Commonly asked questions

  • What is GL-80 80 mg Tablet?: Medication taken orally to help manage type 2 diabetes by supporting the body in controlling blood sugar levels
  • What happens if I take GL-80 80 mg Tablet without eating?: Dosage is tied to meals and should be skipped if a meal is missed
  • What if I missed a dose of GL-80 80 mg Tablet?: Take the missed dose as soon as remembered, but skip if it's almost time for the next dose
  • How long does the effect of GL-80 80 mg Tablet last?: Average duration of 24 hours
  • Are there any pregnancy warnings for GL-80 80 mg Tablet?: Not recommended for pregnant women
  • General Instructions:
    • Take as directed by doctor
    • Take by mouth 30 minutes before breakfast
    • Monitor blood sugar levels regularly
    • Carry sugary candy to treat hypoglycemia

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