Gliclazide (JAN)
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Gliclazide (JAN)
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Chemical_Formula
C15H21N3O3S
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Synthesis Reference
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Molecular Weight
323.412 g/mol
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Melting Point
181 oC
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H2O Solubility
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State
Solid
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LogP
2.418
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Dosage Forms
Tablet
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Indication
For the treatment of Diabetes mellitus
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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.
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Absorption
Rapidly and well absorbed but may have wide inter- and intra-individual variability.
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side effects and Toxicity
LD50=3000 mg/kg (orally in mice)
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Patient Information
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Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals