Gliquidone (Gliquidone)
Overview of 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).
Indication of Gliquidone
Gliquidone is primarily indicated in conditions like Maturity onset diabetes, NIDDM.
Contraindication of Gliquidone
Contraindications
Side Effects of Gliquidone
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 Seizures, Drowsiness, Drowsiness, Confusion, Hypoglycemia, Sweating, 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.
Precautions of Gliquidone
Should be use with caution in elderly and paients with renal failure.