Claz MR 60 mg Tablets 30 Tablets
Active ingredient
Gliclazide
Used to lower blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin dependent) as an addition to a healthy diet and exercise.
Do not take Gliclazide:
• If you are allergic to Gliclazide, other sulfonylureas, sulfonamides, or any other ingredients of this medicine.
• If you have type 1 diabetes (insulin-dependent).
• If you have diabetic ketoacidosis (a serious complication where blood sugar levels are very high, accompanied by nausea, frequent urination, fatigue, and muscle weakness).
• If you are in diabetic coma.
• If you have serious liver problems.
• If you have kidney problems.
• If you have porphyria (a hereditary disease affecting the liver or bone marrow).
• If you are taking the antifungal medication Miconazole.
• If you are breastfeeding.
Precautions and warnings:
Tell your doctor about all your health conditions, including if you:
• Are recovering from an injury, surgery, fever, or other stressful conditions.
• Have liver or kidney problems.
• Have a deficiency of an enzyme called Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD).
This medication may cause a decrease in blood sugar levels, especially if you miss a meal, exercise excessively, or drink alcohol. Signs of low blood sugar include nausea, hunger, shivering, dizziness, confusion, drowsiness, difficulty speaking, and sweating. You can take a sugar cube or some juice.
Possible side effects:
Stop using this product and seek immediate medical care if you develop a rash; itching; red, sore, or peeling skin; chest or throat tightness; difficulty breathing, swallowing, or speaking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
The frequency of these side effects is unknown.
Serious side effects:
• Allergic reactions
• Low blood sugar levels
• Problems in the liver
Other medications and Gliclazide:
Tell your doctor about all medications you are taking.
Gliclazide interacts with many drugs, including:
• Medications for high blood pressure
• Medications used for arrhythmias
• Medications used to lower cholesterol levels
• Medications used for mood disorders
• Steroid-free anti-inflammatory drugs
• Some antibiotics
• Antifungal medications
• Corticosteroids
• Birth control pills
• Anticoagulants like Warfarin
• Danazol
• Cimetidine
How to take Gliclazide:
• This medication is for adults only.
• Take this medication as prescribed by your doctor.
• Take this medication with food, with your first meal of the day.
• Extended-release tablets: The recommended starting dose is 30 mg once daily with breakfast. Your doctor may gradually increase the dose up to a maximum of 120 mg daily.
• Modified-release tablets: The recommended starting dose is 40-80 mg once daily with breakfast. Your doctor may gradually increase the dose up to a maximum of 320 mg daily divided into two doses.
How to store Gliclazide:
• Store at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees Fahrenheit (20 to 25 degrees Celsius).
• Keep this medicine out of reach of children.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiration date printed on the package.
