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Description
Gliclazide 80 mg tablets (UK Generics) are an oral medication used to manage type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Primary Medical Uses:
– Used to lower blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Drug Class or Type:
– Sulfonylurea class oral hypoglycemic agent.
General Mechanism of Action:
– Stimulates the pancreas to release insulin, which helps reduce blood glucose levels.
– Enhances the body’s sensitivity to insulin.
Common Forms:
– Oral tablets, commonly available in 80 mg strength.
Dosage Instructions:
– Usually taken once daily with breakfast or the first main meal.
– Starting dose typically ranges from 40 mg to 80 mg daily.
– Dosage can be adjusted based on blood sugar control, up to a maximum dose of 320 mg per day divided into one or two doses.
Side Effects, Contraindications, or Interactions:
– Common side effects include hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), dizziness, headache, nausea, and gastrointestinal discomfort.
– Contraindicated in type 1 diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis, and severe liver or kidney impairment.
– Should be used cautiously with other hypoglycemic agents.
– Alcohol may increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Gliclazide 80 mg tablets (UK Generics) are prescribed alongside diet and lifestyle measures to improve blood glucose control in type 2 diabetes.
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