Gliclazide

Indications & Dose:

Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, diabetes mellitus with vascular complications, diabetes with or without obesity.

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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.

Warnings:

Adverse Effects:

Lactations:

Special Precautions:

Counselling:

Side Effects Or Adverse Reactions:

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