Brand name: Diamicron

Generic name: gliclazide

Indication: For non-insulin dependent diabetes (type 2), in association with dietary
measures and with exercise, when these measures alone are not sufficient.
Drug Classification: Oral anti diabetic agent
Mechanism of Action: hypoglycemic sulfonylurea- oral antidiabetic
Dosage: 1 to 4 tablets (30 mg tablet) per day as a single dose
Special Precaution: Follow as closely possible the diet prescribed by the doctor
Regularly carry out the laboratory tests as prescribed or recommended by the
doctor Inform the doctor in the ff. cases: Surgery, trauma, fever or infection,
difficulty in eating Planned pregnancy. Administration of other drugs, in
particular, an anti-inflammatory agent, beta- Blocker, corticoid
Pregnancy risk category
Adverse Effects: Hypoglycemic manifestations: sweating, pallor, intense hunger,
malaise. Skin reactions: urticaria, itching, skin rash. Nausea, diarrhea, stomach
upsets, constipation, hepatitis. Abnormal laboratory results affecting blood and
liver functions
Contraindication: Should not be used in the following cases: Allergy to this medicine
Diabetes requiring treatment with insulin or insulin-dependent diabetes Keto-
acidosis, diabetic precoma, severe liver or kidney disease, treatment with
miconazole Breastfeeding
Form: Tablet 80 mg x 100’s
Nursing Responsibilities:
 Patients who are NPO may need to have their dose held to avoid hypoglycemia