Ingredient

Gliclazide

Gliclazide is a blood sugar-lowering ingredient used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

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MFDS ingredient code M222831

What does it do?

Gliclazide is an oral blood sugar-lowering agent of the sulfonylurea class, used to help control blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes. This ingredient promotes insulin secretion to lower blood sugar.

Gliclazide acts on the beta cells of the pancreas to increase insulin secretion. When more insulin is secreted, glucose in the blood moves into the cells, lowering blood sugar levels.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Gliclazide has a relatively low risk of hypoglycemia compared to other sulfonylurea medications and is known to have vascular protective effects. Additionally, it can be relatively safely used in patients with impaired kidney function.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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