Apo-Gliclazide MR 30mg

Manufacturer

Apotex

Contents

Gliclazide

Indication

Apo-Gliclazide MR is used for treating type 2 diabetes in patients who cannot control blood sugar levels by diet and exercise alone. It is used along with diet and exercise. It may be used alone or with other antidiabetic medicines. Apo-Gliclazide MR is a sulfonylurea antidiabetic medicine. It works by causing the pancreas to release insulin, which helps to lower blood sugar.

Instruction

Use Apo-Gliclazide MR as directed by your doctor.

• Take Apo-Gliclazide MR by mouth with breakfast or the first main meal of the day unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Swallow Apo-Gliclazide MR whole. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing.
• Apo-Gliclazide MR works best if it is taken at the same time each day.
• Continue to take Apo-Gliclazide MR even if you feel well. Do not miss any dose.
• If you miss a dose of Apo-Gliclazide MR, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Apo-Gliclazide MR.

Drug interaction

Alcohol delays effects of Apo-Gliclazide MR by lowering its absorption. Apo-Gliclazide MR should be administered 1-2 hours before cholestyramine as the latter affects its absorption. Fluconazole (Diflucan) increases absorption and effectiveness of Apo-Gliclazide MR. Medications which lower and rise blood sugar are able to change Apo-Gliclazide MR effect: aspirin or another salicylate, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, sulfa-based drugs such as sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (Bactrim, Septra), MAO- inhibitors, beta-blockers such as propranolol (Inderal), thiazide diuretics, steroid medicines such as prednisone (Deltasone, Orasone),estrogens, corticosteroids, thyroid medicines, phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), niacin, phenytoin, and calcium channel blocking drugs.