Gleek 80 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 7.02 (5 x 10: ৳ 351.00)
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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Gliclazide
Company United pharmaceuticals ltd

Title and Categories

  • Gleek 80 mg Tablet
  • Oral Antidiabetic Medicine
  • Sulphonylurea Group

Indications

  • Reduces blood sugar levels
  • Used in 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

Pharmacology

  • Stimulates the release of insulin from pancreatic β-cells
  • Decreases hepatic glucose output
  • Has hypoglycemic and hematological properties

Dosage & Administration

  • Usual initial dose: 40 to 80 mg daily
  • Dose can be increased up to 320 mg daily in divided doses when needed
  • Tablet should be taken before meal
  • Recommended daily dose for modified release preparation: one to four tablets (maximum 120 mg) in a single intake at breakfast time
  • Can be used in combination therapy with other antidiabetic medicines

Interaction

  • Blood sugar lowering effect may be strengthened by certain medicines
  • Blood glucose levels may be raised by certain medicines
  • May increase the effects of medicines that reduce blood clotting

Contraindications

  • Allergic to gliclazide or related medicines
  • Insulin-dependent diabetes (type 1)
  • Severe kidney or liver disease
  • Breastfeeding

Side Effects

  • Low blood sugar
  • Liver disorders
  • Skin disorders
  • Blood disorders
  • Digestive disorders
  • Eye disorders
  • Other reported side effects

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding

Precautions & Warnings

  • Regular monitoring of blood sugar level and HbA1c is necessary
  • Risk of reduced blood sugar levels may be increased in the first few weeks of treatment
  • Symptoms of low blood sugar and high blood sugar
  • Gleek not recommended for use in children
  • Temporary switch to insulin therapy may be necessary in stressful situations

Therapeutic Class

  • Sulfonylureas

Storage Conditions

  • Keep out of the reach and sight of children
  • Store below 30°C
  • Do not dispose of via wastewater or household waste

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C15H21N3O3S
  • Chemical Structure Image URL: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-523-gliclazide-chemical-structure-txBrG0haplJbTTRCKheC.svg

Common Questions

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  • What if I missed a dose of Gleek 80 mg Tablet?
  • How long does the effect last?
  • Pregnancy warnings
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