Gliquidone

Gliquidone is a oral hypoglycemic agent. Gliquidone is used in the treatment of non-insulin dependent diabetes. Gliquidone is used in conjunction with proper diet and exercise to decrease blood sugar levels. Gliquidone is used when there is a great danger of hypoglycemia (in the elderly).

Brands
GLURENOR GEWAN
Adult Dose
Dose: 15 to 60 mg
Single Dose: 38 (37.5)
Frequency: 8 hourly
Route: PO
Instructions:
Neonatal
Dose:
Single Dose:
Frequency:
Route:
Instructions: Not recommended in this age group
Paedriatic
Dose:
Single Dose:
Frequency:
Route:
Instructions: Not recommended in this age group
Characteristics
. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Sulphonylurea. It belongs to Potassium Channel (ATP sensitive) antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antidiabetic Agent, Sulfonylurea pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Gliquidone is 527.60.
Contraindications
Gliquidone is contraindicated in conditions like Renal failure,Iddm,Liver diseases,Diabetic coma.
Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Gliquidone, which give rise to further complications include Allergic reactions, Skin reactions, Headache, Malaise, GI intolerance, Altered consciousness, Hypoglycemia.The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Gliquidone include Drowsiness, Confusion, Hypoglycemia, Sweating, Hunger, Trembling.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Gliquidone are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Nausea, Vomiting, Allergic reactions, GI symptoms.
Indications
Gliquidone is primarily indicated in conditions like Maturity onset diabetes, NIDDM.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Gliquidone was found.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, Pregnant Mothers, and patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Tab Store at room temperature.
Warnings
Should be use with caution in elderly and paients with renal failure.
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