Diamicron Xr 60mg Tablet 15

Diamicron XR 60mg Tablet is used for the following:

• Managing type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults

• Helping control blood sugar levels

• Preventing serious complications of diabetes, like kidney damage

• Averting diabetes-related nerve problems

• Reducing the risk of loss of limbs due to diabetes

• Preventing sexual function problems caused by diabetes

Here's how you should take Diamicron XR 60mg Tablet:

• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.

• Do not crush or chew the tablet.

• This medicine is meant for oral use only.

• Always remember to take this medicine as directed by your doctor.

Diamicron XR 60mg Tablet is taken orally.

Diamicron XR 60mg Tablet contains gliclazide (60 mg), which has a specific mechanism of action in controlling high blood sugar levels as follows:

• Stimulates Insulin Release: Gliclazide works by stimulating the pancreatic beta cells to release more insulin. The beta cells are specialised cells in the pancreas that produce insulin, a hormone essential for regulating blood sugar levels.

• Increases Sensitivity to Insulin: In addition to increasing insulin release, gliclazide also acts on peripheral tissues such as muscles and fat cells to increase their sensitivity to insulin. This means that these tissues can better utilise the available insulin for taking up glucose from the bloodstream.

• Decreases Glucose Production: Lastly, gliclazide has an effect on the liver where it inhibits hepatic glucose production. The liver normally produces glucose to maintain blood sugar levels when you haven't eaten. However, in people with diabetes, this process can be overactive leading to high blood sugar levels. By reducing this process, gliclazide helps maintain normal blood glucose levels.

• Keep Diamicron XR 60mg Tablet in a dry place, protected from light and moisture.

• Store at room temperature, ideally below 30°C.

• Ensure the Tablet is kept in its original packaging until you need to use it.

• Always keep this medication out of sight and reach of children.

• Check the expiry date on the package and do not use it past this date.

• Engage in regular physical activity. This helps manage your type 2 diabetes by improving your body's sensitivity to insulin, the hormone that regulates blood sugar levels.

• Maintain a balanced diet, with particular focus on controlling sugar intake. Consuming too much sugar when you have type 2 diabetes can cause your blood sugar levels to spike, making it harder for Diamicron XR 60mg Tablet to regulate these levels effectively.