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Glimyx

Glimyx

gliclazide

Manufacturer:

ACME Lab

Distributor:

Novocore Pharma
Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Caution For Usage Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Gliclazide
Indications/Uses
Maturity-onset DM (NIDDM) in patients who require an oral hypoglycemic medication.
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Dosage/Direction for Use
Initially 30 mg, may be increased to 60, 90 or 120 mg daily as a single dose.
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Overdosage
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Administration
Should be taken with food: Take before breakfast to avoid or minimize possible onset of digestive disorders. Do not break/chew.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to sulfonylurea medication class. Juvenile-onset (type-1) diabetes. Diabetes w/ ketosis. Diabetic individuals having surgery, recovering from a serious accident, or fighting an infection. Hepatic insufficiency. Pregnancy & lactation.
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Special Precautions
Caution in hepatic impairment. Do not use if there is clear evidence of liver illness.
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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation
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Adverse Reactions
Hypoglycemia can occur in presence of other illnesses eg, hepatic & renal dysfunction, starvation, & alcohol consumption. Headaches, GI problems, nausea, dizziness, & skin reactions eg, rash, pruritus, & erythema.
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Drug Interactions
Hypoglycemic effects may be increased by aspirin, NSAIDs, phenylbutazone, clofibrate, sulfonamide, cimetidine, imidazole antifungal agents, & MAOIs. Hypoglycemic effect may sometimes be reduced by rifampin, barbiturates, phenytoin, thiazide diuretics, diazoxide, glucocorticoids, estrogens, sympathomimetic drugs, & occasionally alcohol.
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Caution For Usage
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Storage
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Description
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Action
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MIMS Class
Antidiabetic Agents
ATC Classification
A10BB09 - gliclazide ; Belongs to the class of sulfonylureas. Used in the treatment of diabetes.
Regulatory Classification
Rx
Presentation/Packing
Form
Glimyx MR tab 60 mg
Packing/Price
30's