Gliquidone

Hypoglycaemic excluding Insulin · Sulphonylurea

Indications

Non-insulin -dependent (type II) diabetes, particularly in the obese.

Dosage

Adults: Usually 45-60 mg daily in divided doses before meals, max 180 mg daily. Children: Not recommended.

Pharmacokinetics

Onset: 1-1.5 hrs. Metabolism: Extensive hepatic. Bioavailability: High. Time to peak, plasma: 2-3 hrs. Excretion: Biliary (95%). Renal (5%).

Brands with this active ingredient

• Glurenor

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