Diamicron MR
Gliclazide MR
Ingredients & Drug Type
Diamicron MR is listed as Antidiabetic containing Gliclazide MR. A diabetes medicine that lowers blood glucose or improves insulin response.
- Active ingredient
- Gliclazide MR
- Therapeutic class
- Antidiabetic
- Dosage form
- Tablet
- Strength
- 30mg / 60mg
Dosing
- Max daily
- 120mg
- Frequency
- مرة يومياً مع الفطور
- Route
- oral
- Common catalog dose: 30–60mg.
- Frequency: مرة يومياً مع الفطور.
- Route: oral.
- Do not exceed: 120mg.
- 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.
Medical Overview
Diamicron MR is listed as Antidiabetic containing Gliclazide MR. 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 mellitus
- Diabetes or insulin resistance depending on the medicine and clinician plan.
Side Effects
- Hypoglycaemia
- weight gain
- Low blood sugar, stomach upset, appetite or weight changes depending on the medicine.
Contraindications
- Type 1 diabetes mellitus
- diabetic ketoacidosis
- severe hepatic/renal failure
- Repeated hypoglycemia, ketoacidosis, or severe kidney/liver disease for some agents.
Warnings
- لا تفوّت وجبة بعد أخذه — القرص بلا أكل وصفة هبوط. احمل سكراً سريعاً دائماً. هبوطات متكررة = مراجعة لتعديل الخطة لا «تعوّد». فحص HbA1c الدوري بوصلة علاجك — تابع سكريك مع طبيب غدد عبر كلينكس جو.
- 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 MR?
Diamicron MR contains Gliclazide MR and is categorized as Antidiabetic. Its exact use depends on diagnosis and the official product label.
What is the dose of Diamicron MR?
Catalog dosing information includes: 30–60mg. The personal dose must be confirmed by a doctor or pharmacist.
What warnings matter before using Diamicron MR?
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 MR be stored?
Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.