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Manufacturer Servier
Distributor Zuellig
Contents Gliclazide
Indications Type 2 DM.
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Dosage Dosage must be individualized. Diamicron 2 tab daily in divided dose. Diamicron MR 30-120 mg once daily at breakfast, depending on response, including elderly or those w/ mild to moderate renal insufficiency.
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Administration Should be taken with food (Take w/ main meals. MR tab: Swallow whole, do not chew/crush.).
Contraindications Hypersensitivity to sulfonylureas, sulfonamides. Type 1 diabetes, diabetic pre-coma & coma, diabetic ketoacidosis, severe renal or hepatic insufficiency, co-administration w/ miconazole. Lactation.
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Special Precautions Hepatic &/or renal impairment. Hypoglycemia may occur w/ reduced dietary intake or too high doses, after considerable or prolonged exertions, after consumption of alcohol. Pregnancy.
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Adverse Drug Reactions Nausea, headache, GI disturbances, hypoglycemia, skin reactions.
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Drug Interactions Increased hypoglycemic effect w/ miconazole, phenylbutazone, alcohol, other antidiabetic agents, β-blockers, fluconazole, ACE inhibitors, H2-receptor antagonists, MAOIs, sulfonamides, NSAIDs. Blood glucose levels may be increased by danazol, chlorpromazine, glucocorticoids & IV ritodrine, salbutamol, terbutaline. May potentiate effect of anticoagulants. Diuretics.
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Presentation/Packing
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Diamicron tablet Diamicron 80 mg x 100's
Diamicron MR modified-release tablet Diamicron MR 30 mg x 30's
Diamicron MR 30 mg x 120's
Diamicron MR 60 mg modified-release tablet Diamicron MR 60 mg 60 mg x 30's

Manufacturer: Servier

Distributor: Zuellig