aim7 60 xr tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is aim7 60 xr tablet used for?
Aim7 60 XR Tablet (Gliclazide + Pioglitazone) is used to treat ANTI DIABETIC. It contains Gliclazide (60mg) + Pioglitazone (15mg), which Gliclazide: Stimulates insulin secretion from pancreatic beta cells; Pioglitazon. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Gliclazide + Pioglitazone
- Manufacturer: Eris Lifesciences Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: C
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ aim7 60 xr tablet Uses & Benefits
Type 2 diabetes mellitus as adjunct to diet and exercise
Off-label uses: Polycystic ovary syndrome (pioglitazone component)
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Gliclazide + Pioglitazone |
| Brand Name | Aim7 60 XR Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Eris Lifesciences Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI DIABETIC |
| Action Class | Sulfonylurea + Thiazolidinedione |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF), protect from moisture and light |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Gliclazide: Stimulates insulin secretion from pancreatic beta cells; Pioglitazone: Activates PPAR-gamma receptors, increasing insulin sensitivity
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take aim7 60 xr tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of aim7 60 xr tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Hypoglycemia
- Weight gain
- Edema
- Headache
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Severe hypoglycemia
- Hepatotoxicity
- Heart failure
- Bladder cancer
- Fractures
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Hemolytic anemia
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Pancreatitis
- Macular edema
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased anticoagulant effect and bleeding risk |
| Miconazole | Major | Severe hypoglycemia |
| Fluconazole | Major | Increased gliclazide levels, hypoglycemia |
| Rifampin | Major | Reduced gliclazide efficacy |
| Gemfibrozil | Major | Increased pioglitazone levels, risk of toxicity |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Miconazole
- Fluconazole
- Rifampin
- Gemfibrozil
โก Moderate Interactions
- NSAIDs
- ACE inhibitors
- Beta-blockers
- Corticosteroids
- Diuretics
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Alcohol
- Caffeine
- Smoking
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Food delays absorption of pioglitazone; gliclazide should be taken with meals to reduce GI upset
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
May increase risk of hypoglycemia; avoid excessive alcohol
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Type 1 diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis, severe hepatic impairment, severe renal impairment, history of bladder cancer, heart failure (NYHA Class III/IV)
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Blood glucose, HbA1c, liver function tests, renal function, signs of heart failure
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Not recommended; excreted in milk in animal studies
๐ Overdose Management
Monitor blood glucose; administer glucose orally or IV if hypoglycemic; supportive care
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless close to next dose; do not double dose