Gliclazide

Indications & Dose:

Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, diabetes mellitus with vascular complications, diabetes with or without obesity. BY MOUTH Adults: Initially 40-80 mg daily adjusted according to response up to 160mg as a single dose, taken with breakfast and dinner adjusted according to response,  max: 320mg daily. Children: Not recommended 

Contraindications:

 Severe renal and hepatic failure. Diabetic precoma and coma, ketoacidosis. PREGNANCY: Contraindicated. 

Side Effects:

Skin rash, urticaria, blood dyscrasias, hypoglycaemia

Cautions:

Precautions:

 Periods of metabolic stress. Breastfeeding: Use with caution. Old age: Use with caution. 

Interaction:

Drugs Same as glibenclamide

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