Gliclazide Modified Release Tablet 60mg
- Gliclazide Modified Release Tablet 60 mg
Therapeutic Class: Anti-Diabetics
Dosage Forms: Tablets
Brand Name: Glecon-MR 60™
How it works?
Uses of Gliclazide Modified Release Tablet 60mg
Common Uses of Gliclazide Modified Release Tablet 60mg
Blood Sugar Control: In adults with Type 2 diabetes, it lowers and stabilizes blood glucose.
Insulin Secretion: Encourages the pancreas to produce more insulin, which lowers blood sugar levels.
Complication Prevention: Diabetes-related complications like kidney damage, blindness, stroke, and heart attacks can be prevented by keeping blood sugar levels under control.
Long-Term Management: When paired with lifestyle choices like diet and exercise, it promotes overall metabolic balance.
Precautions of Gliclazide Modified Release Tablet 60mg
Not for Type 1 diabetes: Patients who need insulin should not take this medication, as it is only for Type 2 diabetes.
Kidney/Liver impairment: If you have liver or kidney issues, you may need to change your dosage. See your doctor.
Elderly patients: Due to their increased risk of hypoglycemia, extra attention is required.
Other medications: Let your doctor know about all of your prescriptions because some medications, like steroids, antibiotics, and antifungals, can interact with Gliclazide.
Dosages administration of Gliclazide Modified Release Tablet 60mg
Recommended Dosage Of Gliclazide Modified Release Tablet 60mg
- Starting Dose: Usually 30 mg once daily (half a tablet), taken with breakfast.
- Maintenance Dose: Can be adjusted between 30 mg and 120 mg daily (½ to 2 tablets), depending on blood sugar response.
- Administration:
- Taken orally, once daily at breakfast.
- Swallow whole—do not crush or chew.
- Must be taken with food to reduce the risk of hypoglycemia.
Side effects of Gliclazide Modified Release Tablet 60mg
Common Side Effect of Gliclazide Modified Release Tablet 60mg
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar): Sweating, dizziness, tremors, hunger, blurred vision, or confusion. This is the most frequent side effect.
Digestive issues: Stomach ache, indigestion, nausea, or vomiting.
Headache or dizziness: Often mild but can affect daily activities.
Weight gain: Reported in some patients due to increased insulin activity.
Uncommon Side Effects of Gliclazide Modified Release Tablet 60mg
- Skin reactions: Rash, itching, or redness.
- Allergic responses: Rare swelling of face, lips, or throat (requires immediate medical attention).
- Liver changes: Abnormal liver enzyme levels (detected in blood tests).
Storage instruction of Gliclazide Modified Release Tablet 60mg
Store below 30°C and protect from light.
Keep out of reach of children.
Packing details of Gliclazide Modified Release Tablet 60mg
3 x 10 Alu/PVC blister pack
Glecon-MR 60 tablets are available in an Alu/PVC blister of 10 tablets. Such 03 blisters in a unit carton with package insert.
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