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Gliclazide
Latest prescription information about Gliclazide. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Gliclazide
Pronunciation : GLIK-la-zide
Therapeutic Classification : Antidiabetics
ICD Code : Y42.3
Trade Name(s): India- Alglid, Aviglic, Azukon, Azukon-Mr, Cgcron, Claz-Od, Comzid, D-Clic, Debgone, Diabend, Diabend-Mr, Diabic, Diagli, Diamicron, Dianorm, Dianorm Od, Diaob, Diatrol, Diazide, Dizide, Euclide, Fordib, Glatix, Glic, Glican, Glicla, Gilclafin, Gliclan, Gliclatan, Gliclaz, Glicron, Glidren, Gliden-Mr, Glidiet-80, Glisafe, Glital, Glityx, Glix, Glix-Mr, Gliza, Glizid, Glicoact, Glucofit, Glucoril, Glucozid, Glurib, Glutide-Cr, Glyca, Glychek, Glycigon, Glycinorm, Glycor, Glycor-C, Glycozide, Glyfix-80, Glygard, Glyloc, Glyneed, Glyred, Glysiss, Glyzee, Glz, Intragly, Jozide, Kampex, Liz, LO-G, Lycazid, Meglyde, Novozid, Nuzide, Reclide, Remicron M, Semi-Diabe, Semi-Glyca, Semi-Glyci, Sugrid, Zuker. International- Diamicron. Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is an oral hypoglycemic (anti-diabetic drug), prescribed for type 2 diabetes. It stimulates the pancreas, which helps in more insulin secretion. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Contraindicated in patients with diabetic- ketoacidosis, severe liver and kidney impairment, and hypersensitivity.
Dosage & When it is to be taken : PO- Initially start with 160mgs daily in two divided doses. May go up to 320 mgs daily in two divided doses. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with food. Warnings and Precautions : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver, kidney problems, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * Monitor blood sugar level regularly while taking this medication. Side Effects : GI disturbances, skin reaction, decrease in blood cell counts, jaundice, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach inflammation. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature. |
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