Diamicron

Diamicron (Gliclazide): Uses, Dosages, Side effects, Price, Coupons

• Generic Name: Gliclazide

• Drug Category: Anti-diabetic drug

• Uses: It is used to treat diabetes mellitus type 2.

• Related Drugs: Precose (Acarbose), Glyburide (Glibenclamide)

Gliclazide is the generic name for Diamicron medication, which is sold in the form of 30mg, 40mg, 80mg. 

1Why is  Gliclazide (Diamicron) prescribed?

Gliclazide tablets are sold in the market having gliclazide as an active ingredient. It is prescribed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used for controlling the condition of hyperglycemia that can't be controlled by the proper dietary supplements. 

2How to use it?

Diamicron tablets are generally recommended to take it before breakfast. Swallow the drug as a whole and don't chew, crush or break the tablet. It can also be taken with a meal. You should take the medication as recommended by your physician. 

3What if I miss a dose or overdose?

Due to any reason, if you forgot to take the dose,then take it later, but assure that the time is not exceeded to the time of the next dose. If the time is nearer to the next dose of that drug than skip the previous dose. Don't take both doses at the same time to catch up the missed dose. 

If a higher dose is taken then the recommended dose, then it leads to overdose that always wants a supervision of your health provider. Overdose of gliclazide may cause lowering of blood sugar. In this case, Consult to your health care professional as early as possible.

4Gliclazide Side-effects:

Side-effects are the unwanted effects of a drug that may occur due to the active or inactive ingredient. Side effects of diamicron may show some symptoms including vomiting, abdominal pain, low blood sugar, rashes or liver and kidney impairment. If any severe side effects are shown then consult your health care provider right away. 

5Gliclazide Drug Interactions:

Interactions are a major factor that help to prescribe or adjust the dose of that drug to avoid any interaction. Diamicron tablets may interact with various drugs and lead to hypo(alcohol, fluconazole, beta blockers and ace inhibitor) as well as hyper (progesterone, glucocorticoids, chlorpromazine) glycemic conditions. So consult your pharmacist before taking any other medications with this drug.

6Precautions on taking Gliclazide:

• Don't take alcoholic beverages with this drug
• You have to describe your medical history to your physician
• If you had/have any cardiac or renal impairment, tell it to your physician
• If you take any herbal or allopathic medication, tell it to your physician