Onzid 80 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 8.00 (50's pack: ৳ 400.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Gliclazide |
| Company | Leon pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title and Category
- Onzid 80 mg Tablet
- Medicine
Blood Sugar Reduction
- Reduces blood sugar levels
- Type 2 diabetes Mellitus treatment
Pharmacological Properties
- Second generation sulfonylurea drug
- Stimulates insulin release from pancreatic cells
- Decreases hepatic glucose output
Dosage & Administration
- Usual initial dose is 40 to 80 mg daily
- Maximum dose can be increased up to 320 mg daily
- Dosage change based on response to treatment
- For children, Gliclazide is contraindicated
Medicine Preparations
- Film-coated tablet
- Modified release preparation
- Instructions for intake and administration
- Combination therapy guidance
Interaction with Other Medicines
- Interaction with other medicinal products
- Recommendations on food and drinks intake
- Effects on driving and using machines
Contraindications
- Allergy to sulfonylurea or related medicines
- Insulin-dependent diabetes
- Severe kidney or liver disease
- Breastfeeding
Side Effects
- Commonly observed side effect: low blood sugar
- Possible liver, skin, blood, digestive, and eye disorders
- Reporting of side effects guidance
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended for use during pregnancy
- Not to be taken while breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Adherence to treatment plan
- Regular monitoring of blood and urine sugar level
- Risks and symptoms of low and high blood sugar
- Medication and stress situations precautions
- Not recommended for use in children
Therapeutic Class
- Sulfonylureas
Storage Conditions
- Storage instructions
- Disposal guidance for unwanted medicine
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C15H21N3O3S
- Image of the chemical structure
Commonly Asked Questions
- What is Onzid 80 mg Tablet?
- Effects without eating
- Missed dose instructions
- Duration of effect
- Pregnancy warnings
- General instructions