Generic Name
GliclazidePacks Price
- Tab 80 mg(036742): 2x10: 104.16: 122.54
Gliclazide
Therapeutic Group
Blood Glucose Lowering Drugs, Excluding InsulinIndication 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.
Available Brands
Author
Shahid Arif