Gliquidone

Therapeutic Group

Blood Glucose Lowering Drugs, Excluding Insulin

Indication Dosage

Therapy For Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Maturity Onset Diabetes Particularly In The Elderly And Obese: 

  • Adults: Initially 45-60 Mg Daily In Divided Doses Before Meals, Max 180 Mg Daily. 
  • Children: Not Recommended.

Content

  • Tab 30mg: Gliquidone 30mg.

Pregnancy

Contraindicated

Stability

  • Sulphonylurea

Contra Indications

  • Renal Failure, Liver Disease, Insulin-dependent Diabetes, Diabetic Coma.

Precautions

  • Renal Failure, Liver Disease, Insulin-dependent Diabetes, Diabetic Coma.

Lactation

  • Contraindicated

Side Effects

  • Allergic Reactions
  • Headache
  • Malaise
  • Gi Intolerance
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Altered Consciousness
  • Hypoglycaemia
  • Drowsiness
  • Confusion.

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