Diamicron 80 Tablet

Composition of Diamicron 80 Tablet

Diamicron 80 Tablet contains Gliclazide (80mg). It belongs to the Sulfonylurea class of medicines.

Uses of Diamicron 80 Tablet

Type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults when diet and exercise alone are inadequate.

Key benefits

• Lowers blood glucose
• Helps control HbA1c over time
• Improves post-meal sugar control
• Reduces symptoms of high blood sugar
• Supports diabetes management with diet/exercise

How Diamicron 80 Tablet works

Gliclazide is a sulfonylurea that stimulates insulin release from pancreatic beta cells. It helps lower blood glucose, mainly reducing fasting and post-meal sugar levels.

How to take Diamicron 80 Tablet

Take exactly as prescribed, usually with breakfast or main meal. Do not skip meals to reduce hypoglycemia risk; monitor blood glucose regularly. Dose adjustments may be needed in elderly or renal impairment.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Diamicron Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause severe and prolonged low blood sugar, which may lead to fits or unconsciousness. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Diamicron 80 Tablet

Most side effects of Diamicron are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Hypoglycemia
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• weight gain
• dizziness
• headache
• rash

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Diamicron 80 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Risk of hypoglycemia (higher with missed meals, alcohol, strenuous exercise, or overdose). Use caution in kidney/liver impairment and in elderly. Not recommended in type 1 diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis; inform doctor before surgery/acute illness.

Do not take Diamicron if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for type 1 diabetes or for diabetic ketoacidosis. Not for people with severe kidney or liver disease.

Interactions with other medicines

Other antidiabetics/insulin (hypoglycemia), alcohol (disulfiram-like reaction and hypoglycemia), azole antifungals and macrolides (increase effect), rifampicin (decrease effect), beta-blockers (mask hypoglycemia), corticosteroids/thiazides (raise glucose)

How to store Diamicron 80 Tablet

Store below 25°C, protect from moisture and light, keep in original blister pack.

Expert advice for Diamicron 80 Tablet

Try to take it with the first main meal of the day (usually breakfast). Avoid skipping meals. Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Diamicron Tablet affects you. It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol, or if you delay or miss a meal. Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool, pale skin, tremors, and anxiety. Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms, such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice). Diamicron Tablet helps decrease high blood sugar levels and avoid long-term complications of diabetes.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

SERDIA PHARMACEUTICALS`

Therapeutic class:

Antidiabetic

Drug class:

Sulfonylurea

Chemical class:

Sulfonylurea