Diamicron
Gliclazide
Ingredients & Drug Type
Diamicron is listed as Antidiabetic containing Gliclazide. A diabetes medicine that lowers blood glucose or improves insulin response.
- Active ingredient
- Gliclazide
- Therapeutic class
- Antidiabetic
- Dosage form
- Tablet
- Strength
- 60mg MR
Dosing
- Adult
- 60–120mg مرة يومياً
- Frequency
- مع الوجبات
- Route
- oral
- Frequency: مع الوجبات.
- Route: oral.
- The final dose depends on diagnosis, age, weight, kidney/liver function, pregnancy status, and other medicines.
- Use the dose written by your doctor or pharmacist; this page is educational and not a personal prescription.
Instructions: راقب سكر الدم بانتظام واتبع تعليمات الطبيب
Medical Overview
Diamicron is listed as Antidiabetic containing Gliclazide. A diabetes medicine that lowers blood glucose or improves insulin response.
Diamicron MR (gliclazide MR) is the gentleman of sulfonylureas — effective insulin-secretion boost with the lowest hypoglycemia rate in its class and ADVANCE-trial renal reassurance. One breakfast-time dose; never skip the meal after it; carry fast sugar always.
Uses / Indications
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes or insulin resistance depending on the medicine and clinician plan.
Side Effects
- الأهم: **هبوط السكر** (أقل من إخوته لكنه وارد — خصوصاً مع تأخير وجبة أو جهد زائد أو كِبَر سن): تعرّق
- رجفة
- جوع
- خفقان — علّم نفسك وأهلك التعامل (سكر سريع فوراً). زيادة وزن خفيفة محتملة. اضطراب هضمي عابر.
- Low blood sugar, stomach upset, appetite or weight changes depending on the medicine.
Contraindications
- سكري النوع الأول والحماض الكيتوني (لا يعملان بلا بنكرياس فاعل)
- قصور كلوي/كبدي شديد
- حساسية السلفونيل يوريا
- والحمل (يُستبدل بأنسولين عادة). حذر شديد لدى كبار السن الهشّين — الهبوط عندهم أخطر.
- Repeated hypoglycemia, ketoacidosis, or severe kidney/liver disease for some agents.
Warnings
- Risk of hypoglycaemia. Avoid in renal and hepatic impairment.
- Watch for sweating, shaking, intense hunger, and confusion as signs of low blood sugar.
Drug Interactions
- يزداد هبوطاً مع: مضادات فطرية آزولية (ميكونازول خصوصاً — تجنب)
- بعض المضادات (باكتريم)
- مضادات الالتهاب
- والكحول. حاصرات بيتا تخفي أعراض هبوطه. الكورتيزون ومدرات الثيازايد يرفعان السكر فيضادانه.
- May interact with steroids, diuretics, some antibiotics, and alcohol.
Patient Guidance
- Monitor glucose as advised.
- Carry fast sugar if the medicine can cause hypoglycemia.
- Do not change doses during fasting or illness without guidance.
Before Using This Medicine
Tell your clinician before use if you have
- Any previous allergy to this medicine, its class, or any ingredient.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, planned pregnancy, or fertility treatment.
- Kidney, liver, heart, stomach ulcer, bleeding, epilepsy, or chronic disease history.
- Regular medicines, supplements, herbal products, or alcohol use.
Seek urgent care if you notice
- Breathing difficulty, face or throat swelling, severe rash, fainting, or chest pain.
- Severe diarrhea, black stools, vomiting blood, yellow eyes, confusion, or unusual bleeding.
- Any symptom that feels severe, new, or rapidly worsening after taking the medicine.
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Storage & Manufacturer
- Storage:
- Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.
Trusted Medical Sources
Use these references to verify official labeling, patient information, therapeutic class, dosing cautions, contraindications, and safety updates.
Common Questions
What is Diamicron?
Diamicron contains Gliclazide and is categorized as Antidiabetic. Its exact use depends on diagnosis and the official product label.
What is the dose of Diamicron?
Catalog dosing information includes: 60–120mg مرة يومياً. The personal dose must be confirmed by a doctor or pharmacist.
What warnings matter before using Diamicron?
Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, chronic disease, and all current medicines before use. Seek urgent care for severe allergy or rapidly worsening symptoms.
How should Diamicron be stored?
Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.