Diamicron(gliciazide)

Presentation and composition Boxes of  20 tablets dosed 80 mg of gliclazide

Properties.

Hypoglycemic sulfonylurea – oral Ant diabetic

Indications .  

This medication is recommended for tide 2  diadetes in cases  where dietary measures have failed.

Contraindications.           

This medication must not be used in the following cases: if you are allergic to gliclazide, of you have diabetes  reduiring  treatment  with insulin in case of diabetes complicated  by ketosis  and acidosis diabetic  precoma, if you suffer  from  severe liver or kidney disease, in case of porphyria: accumulation of pigments (porphyria) in the body if you are presently taking a treatment  with  miconazole (see interactions with other medications and other forms of interaction) if you are breast- feeding. Unless your doctor  advises you to the contrary it is generally inadisadle to combine this medication with phenylbutazone, danazol and alcohol.

Warnings.

Hypoglycaemia: (decrease in blood sugar levels) you may suffer from hypoglyacemia in the course of your treatment. If this  happens it may be necessary to hospitalize you to restore your sugar levels. After a hypoglycemic  episode, your doctor will monitor you closely for at least 24 hours. The following  information is necessary to avoid episodes of hypoglyacemia: it is important to eat regular meals including breakfast due to the increased  risk of hypoglycaemia if a meal is missed, or in the case of an inadequate diet or a diet low in sugars: age renal insufficiency, hepatic  insufficiency and certain disorders of the adrenal glands or the pituitary gland may incease the risk of hypoglycaemia: the risk of hypoglycaemia is heightened by the following: a diet which is too strict or poorly balanced, considerable or prolonged exertion, consumption of alcohol or combination treatment with other medications and other forms of  interaction.

Glycaemic imbalance:

In the case of surgery, trauma, fever, or infection, your doctor may discontinue this treatment and prescribe in sulin for you.

Biological analyses:

The levels of glucse in your blood and urine  should be monitored regularly.

Precautions:

Your doctor will explain to you and your family how to avoid hypoglycaemia, and how to recognize the first symptoms and how to treat them. Your doctor will also explain the conditions under which you may become resistant to the treatment with glicazide: othrr medications may then BO prescribed as a repiacement.