New Release: Alpha testing version has been released.

Gliclazide

A10B - Blood glucose lowering drugs, excl. insulins ATC A10BB09 Small molecule Natural product

JFDA label: Debaday tab

Mechanism of Action

Blocker of Sulfonylurea receptor 1, Kir6.2 — Sulfonylurea receptor 1, Kir6.2 blocker

TargetActionGene / class
Sulfonylurea receptor 1, Kir6.2 efficacy BLOCKER

Indications

Approved

  • Diabetes Mellitus — diabetes mellitus

Off-label

  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

Class profile

mechanismClassSulfonylurea (2nd generation, modified release)
insulinSecretagogue1
weightEffectNeutral/slight gain
hypoglycemiaRiskModerate
renalContraindicated0
cardioProtective0
renalProtective0
sourceADA-EASD2023/Maruthur2016

Contraindications

Source: Curated

  • Type 1 diabetes mellitus or diabetic ketoacidosis Absolute

Adverse Reactions

Very Common >10%Common 1–10%Uncommon 0.1–1% Rare 0.01–0.1%Very Rare <0.01%Not Known

Cardiac disorders (1)

Common Angina pectoris

Vascular disorders (1)

Common Hypertension

Nervous system disorders (3)

Common Dizziness · Headache · Neuralgia

Metabolism and nutrition disorders (1)

Common Hyperglycaemia

Gastrointestinal disorders (6)

Common Abdominal pain · Constipation · Diarrhoea · Gastroenteritis · Gastrointestinal pain · Nausea

Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders (4)

Common Dermatitis · Pruritus · Rash · Skin disorder

Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders (7)

Common Arthralgia · Arthritis · Back pain · Musculoskeletal discomfort · Myalgia · Osteoarthritis · Tendonitis

Psychiatric disorders (2)

Common Depression · Insomnia

Eye disorders (1)

Common Conjunctivitis

Infections and infestations (8)

Common Bronchitis · Pharyngitis · Pneumonia · Rhinitis · Sinusitis · Upper respiratory tract infection · Urinary tract infection · Viral infection

General disorders and administration site conditions (7)

Common Arthropathy · Asthenia · Gastritis · Hyperlipidaemia · Lipid metabolism disorder · Oedema peripheral · Otitis media

Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders (1)

Common Cough

Injury, poisoning and procedural complications (1)

Common Injury

Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy

Monitoring

EfficacyHbA1c every 3 months initially, then every 6–12 months when stable; fasting and post-prandial blood glucose; patient-reported hypoglycaemia episodes
ToxicityHypoglycaemia symptoms; eGFR for renally-cleared agents; weight; blood pressure
Clinical pearlIndividualise HbA1c targets based on patient age, comorbidities, and hypoglycaemia risk. Targets of < 7% are appropriate for most patients but < 8% may be safer in frail elderly.
CounselingMonitor blood glucose regularly. Know how to recognise and treat hypoglycaemia. Keep carbohydrate snacks available.

Chemistry & Properties

2D structure
FormulaC15H21N3O3S
Molecular weight323.42 g/mol
IUPAC name1-(3,3a,4,5,6,6a-hexahydro-1H-cyclopenta[c]pyrrol-2-yl)-3-(4-methylphenyl)sulfonylurea
CAS21187-98-4
PubChem CID3475
InChIKeyBOVGTQGAOIONJV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
logP1.63 (XLogP 1.5)
Polar surface area78.51 Ų
H-bond acceptors / donors4 / 2
Drug-likeness (QED)0.89
Lipinski violations0
SMILESCc1ccc(S(=O)(=O)NC(=O)NN2CC3CCCC3C2)cc1

Biology & Pharmacokinetics

Pharmacokinetics

BBB penetrantNo

Enzyme interactions

EnzymeRoleDetail
CYP2C19Substrate
CYP2C9Substrate

Transporters

BCRP (Inhibitor)BCRP (Inhibitor)BSEP (Inhibitor)BSEP (Inhibitor)MRP1 (Inhibitor)MRP2 (Inhibitor)MRP3 (Inhibitor)MRP4 (Inhibitor)OATP1B1 (Inhibitor)OATP1B1 (Inhibitor)OATP1B3 (Inhibitor)P-gp (Inhibitor)P-gp (Substrate)

Registered Products (10)

BrandForm / strengthPackAgentCitizen (JOD)
Glicron 60mg Modified Release Tablet Tablet Tablet 60 mg 30 tab Al-motakadema pharmaceutical Ltd/Jordan 2.020
Diamid Tablets Tablet 80 mg 20 tab pack varies MIDDLE EAST PHARMA&CHEMICAL IND/JORDAN 2.690
Microzide Tab Tablet 80 mg 20 tab pack varies Hayat Pharmaceutical Industries CO.PLC/JORDAN 2.690
Diamicron MR Tablet 60 mg 30 tab The Jordan Drugstore Co 3.070
Debaday tab Tablet 80 mg 30 tab pack varies Pharma International Company/ Jordan 3.300
Debaday MR Tablet 30 mg 30 tab pack varies Pharma International Company/ Jordan 3.720
Debaday tab Tablet 80 mg 500 tab pack varies Pharma International Company/ Jordan 47.000
Debaday MR Tablet 30 mg 500 tab pack varies Pharma International Company/ Jordan 53.940
Microzide Tablet 80 mg 500 tab pack varies Hayat Pharmaceutical Industries CO.PLC/JORDAN 57.160
Diamid Tablets Tablet 80 mg 1000 tab pack varies MIDDLE EAST PHARMA&CHEMICAL IND/JORDAN 114.330