Gliclazide (brand names include: Nuzide/ Glizid / Glyloc / Reclide / Diamicron) is an anti-diabetic drug used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

Gliclazide was shown to protect human pancreatic beta-cells from hyperglycemia-induced apoptosis.

It was also shown to have an antiatherogenic effect (preventing accumultaion of fat in arteries) in type 2 diabetes.

Recommendations

Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. Take your medicine exactly as directed.

Precautions

Inform your doctor before taking this medicine, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have any allergies, other illnesses, or health conditions.

Ingredients

Active ingredient: gliclazide.