Diamicron
Brand names,
Diamicron
Analogs
Diamicron
Brand Names Mixture
Diamicron
Chemical_Formula
C15H21N3O3S
Diamicron
RX_link
No information avaliable
Diamicron
fda sheet
Diamicron
msds (material safety sheet)
Diamicron
Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
Diamicron
Molecular Weight
323.412 g/mol
Diamicron
Melting Point
181 oC
Diamicron
H2O Solubility
No information avaliable
Diamicron
State
Solid
Diamicron
LogP
2.418
Diamicron
Dosage Forms
Tablet
Diamicron
Indication
For the treatment of Diabetes mellitus
Diamicron
Pharmacology
Gliclazide is a second generation sulphonylurea which acts as a hypoglycemic agent. It stimulates beta cells of the islet of Langerhans in the pancreas to release insulin. It also enhances peripheral insulin sensitivity. Overall it potentiates insulin release and improves insulin dynamics.
Diamicron
Absorption
Rapidly and well absorbed but may have wide inter- and intra-individual variability.
Diamicron
side effects and Toxicity
LD50=3000 mg/kg (orally in mice)
Diamicron
Patient Information
No information avaliable
Diamicron
Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals