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Manufacturer |
Hovid |
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Distributor |
Hong Kong: Hovid |
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Contents |
Gliclazide |
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Indications |
NIDDM. |
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Dosage |
Adult 40-80 mg daily, may gradually increase up to 320 mg daily. Doses >160 mg daily should be given in 2 divided doses. |
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Administration |
Should be taken with food |
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Contraindications |
Acidosis, burns, diabetic coma, infection, ketoacidosis, ketosis, surgery & trauma; severe renal, hepatic or thyroid impairment; pregnancy. |
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Special Precautions |
Adrenal insufficiency, pituitary insufficiency, fever, nausea, vomiting, debilitated physical condition, malnourishment, acute porphyria, fluid retention, renal, hepatic & thyroid impairment. Elderly. |
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Adverse Drug Reactions |
GI disturbances; rash & pruritus; severe, prolonged & sometimes fatal hypoglycaemia; hypersensitivity reactions including cholestatic jaundice, leucopenia, thrombocytopenia, aplastic anaemia, agranulocytosis, haemolytic anaemia, erythema multiforme or Stevens-Johnson syndrome, exfoliative dermatitis & erythema nodosum; SIADH; photosensitivity.
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Drug Interactions |
Alcohol, rifampicin, thiazide diuretics, corticosteroids, estrogens, chloramphenicol, guanethidine, MAOIs, salicylates, sulfonamides, trimethoprim, phenylbutazone, ketoconazole, miconazole, fluconazole, sulphinpyrazone & azapropazone, ketotifen, β-blockers, insulin, anticoagulants.
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ATC Classification |
A10BB09 - gliclazide ; Belongs to the class of sulfonamides, urea derivatives. Used in the treatment of diabetes. |
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Presentation/Packing |
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Packing |
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Glimicron tablet |
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Glimicron 80 mg x 10 x 10's |
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Manufacturer: |
Hovid |
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Distributor: |
Hong Kong: Hovid
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