It is an oral hypoglycaemic medicine (blood sugar lowering drug). Diamicron 80 mg is used to keep blood sugar at the correct level in adults with non-insulin dependent diabetes when it is not controlled by diet, physical exercise and weight loss alone.
What class of drug is Diamicron?
Gliclazide belongs to the class of medications known as oral hypoglycemics. It is used by people with type 2 diabetes to control blood glucose. It is used when diet, exercise, and weight reduction have not been found to control blood glucose well enough without medication.
Which is better metformin or gliclazide?
Both medications help to reduce blood glucose but work differently. Metformin reduces the amount of glucose produced in the liver, and also makes muscle tissue absorb more glucose; gliclazide increases the amount of insulin produced by the pancreas.
What is the side effects of Diamicron?
Symptoms of an allergic reaction to DIAMICRON 60 mg MR or to these medicines may include skin rash, itchiness or hives, shortness of breath, swelling of the face, lips or tongue, muscle pain or tenderness or joint pain. If you are not sure if you have an allergy to DIAMICRON 60 mg MR, check with your doctor.
What is the best time to take Diamicron?
The recommended daily dose is one to four tablets (maximum 120 mg) in a single intake at breakfast time. This depends on the response to treatment. Diamicron 30 mg is for oral use. Take your tablet(s) with a glass of water at breakfast time (and preferably at the same time each day).
When is the best time to take Diamicron?
How much diamicron can I take?
A single dose should not exceed 160 mg (2 tablets). When higher doses are required, Diamicron 80 mg Tablets should be taken twice daily and according to the main meals of the day. In obese patients or those not showing adequate response to Diamicron 80 mg Tablets alone, additional therapy may be required.
What is the side effect of Diamicron?
Hypoglycaemia may occur during DIAMICRON 60 mg MR treatment. are usually weakness, trembling or shaking, sweating, light headedness, dizziness, headache or lack of concentration, irritability, tearfulness, hunger, and/ or numbness around the lips and tongue.
