Losucon 1 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 6.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 300.00)

Strip Price: ৳ 60.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Glimepiride
Company	Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Losucon 2 mg tablet Losucon 3 mg tablet Losucon 4 mg tablet

Product Title

Losucon Tablet

Description

Losucon is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to lower the blood glucose in patients with noninsulin dependent (Type II) diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) whose hyperglycaemia cannot be controlled by diet and exercise alone. Glimepiride, the active ingredient, decreases blood glucose concentration by stimulating the release of insulin from functioning pancreatic beta cells.

Color Options

White

Dimensions

Varies by tablet strength and packaging

Function

Lowers blood glucose levels, manages Type II diabetes mellitus

Materials

Glimepiride
Sulfonylureas

Technical Specifications

Initial Dose: 1 mg once daily
Usual Dose Range: 1 to 4 mg daily
Dosage Adjustment:
- Titration Increments:
  - 1 mg
  - 2 mg
  - 3 mg
  - 4 mg
  - 6 mg
- Distribution: Single daily dose, preferably before a substantial breakfast
- Secondary Adjustment: Considered with improved diabetes control and changes in weight or lifestyle

Design Elements

Tablet Type: Oral, swallowable
Packaging:
- Options:
  - Bottle
  - Blister pack
- Storage Temperature: Below 30°C, away from light

Usability Features

Administration: Must be swallowed with sufficient liquid
Pregnancy & Lactation: Not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding

Side Effects

Hypoglycaemia
Temporary visual impairment
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Abdominal pain
Urticaria
Fall in blood pressure

Precautions

Initial weeks of treatment may increase risk of hypoglycaemia, necessitates careful monitoring

Overdose Effects

Symptoms: Hypoglycaemia, coma, seizure, or other neurological impairment
Treatment:
- Oral glucose
- Adjustments in drug dosage or meal patterns
- Hospitalization if severe