Glitab Dosage & Drug Information

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 Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Gliclazide

Indications/Uses

Type 2 DM.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Initially, 40 mg daily, may increase up to 320 mg daily. Doses >160 mg should be given in divided doses.

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Overdosage

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Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Diabetes complicated w/ acidosis, ketosis or coma. Juvenile onset diabetes & unstable or brittle diabetes. Severe renal & liver disease.

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Special Precautions

Hepatic & renal impairment. Hypoglycemia may occur. Pregnancy & lactation.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Nausea, headache, rashes & GI disturbances.

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Drug Interactions

Potentiation w/ phenylbutazone, β-adrenoreceptor blocking agents, MAOIs, ketoconazole & miconazole. Diminution of hypoglycemic action w/ thiazide diuretics, corticosteroids & estrogens.

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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

Presentation/Packing

Form

Glitab MR tab 30 mg

Packing/Price

100's (P358/box)

Glitab

gliclazide

Manufacturer:

Lloyd

Distributor:

Littman