Glicstart MR 60 Tab

Composition

Gliclazide modified-release 60 mg

Uses of Glicstart MR 60 Tab

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (non-insulin dependent) to improve blood sugar control, usually along with diet and exercise; may be used alone or with other antidiabetic medicines

• •Lowers fasting and post-meal blood glucose
• •Once-daily modified-release control
• •Helps improve HbA1c with diet and exercise
• •Can be combined with other antidiabetic medicines
• •Reduces symptoms related to high blood sugar

How it works

Gliclazide is a sulfonylurea that stimulates insulin release from pancreatic beta cells by closing ATP-sensitive potassium channels. This increases insulin secretion and helps lower blood glucose, particularly after meals. The modified-release formulation provides a gradual effect over the day.

Directions for use

Oral tablet (modified-release). Usually taken once daily with breakfast; swallow whole with water—do not crush, split, or chew. Take at the same time daily; dose is individualized by the doctor based on blood glucose/HbA1c.

Side effects

Common side effects of Glicstart MR 60 Tab may include:

• •Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar)
• •nausea
• •stomach pain
• •diarrhoea