Gliclazide

Therapeutic Group

Blood Glucose Lowering Drugs, Excluding Insulin

Indication Dosage

Gliclazide is a medication used to help control blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. It works by stimulating the pancreas to produce more insulin, which helps lower high blood sugar and manage diabetes. It is typically prescribed as part of a comprehensive diabetes treatment plan that includes diet and exercise.

Type 2 Diabetes:

Adults: Initially 30 Mg Daily With Breakfast, Adjust Dose According To Response Every 4 Weeks (after 2 Weeks If No Decrease In Blood Glucose); maximum 120 Mg Per Day.

Maturity-onset Diabetes:

Adults: Initially 40-80 Mg Daily With Breakfast, Adjusted According To Response, Increased If Necessary Up To 160 Mg Once Daily, Doses Higher Than 160mg To Be Given In Divided Doses; Maximum320 Mg Per Day.
Children: Not Recommended.

Content

Tab 60mg /80mg: Gliclazide 60mg /80mg.
Tab Mr 30mg: Gliclazide 30mg.

Pregnancy

Contraindicated In Pregnancy.

Stability

Sulphonylurea

Contra Indications

Acute Porphyrias, Insulin-dependent Diabetes, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Pre-coma And Coma, Severe Renal Or Hepaticin Sufficiency.

Precautions

Acute Porphyrias, Insulin-dependent Diabetes, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Pre-coma And Coma, Severe Renal Or Hepaticin Sufficiency.

Lactation

Caution Advised, Avoid.

Side Effects

Hypoglycaemia
Dermatological Reactions
Gi Disturbances
Brain Damage
Dizziness.