davaindia gliclazide 60mg tablet er - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is davaindia gliclazide 60mg tablet er used for?
Azukon MR 60 Tablet (Gliclazide) is used to treat ANTI DIABETIC. It contains Gliclazide (60mg), which Stimulates insulin secretion from pancreatic beta cells by binding to sulfonylur. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Gliclazide
- Manufacturer: Davaindia Generic Pharmacy
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: C
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ davaindia gliclazide 60mg tablet er Uses & Benefits
Type 2 diabetes mellitus when diet and exercise fail.
Off-label uses: None commonly recognized.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Gliclazide |
| Brand Name | Azukon MR 60 Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Davaindia Generic Pharmacy |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI DIABETIC |
| Action Class | Sulfonylureas (Insulin Secretogogues) |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from moisture and light. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Stimulates insulin secretion from pancreatic beta cells by binding to sulfonylurea receptors (SUR1) on ATP-sensitive potassium channels.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take davaindia gliclazide 60mg tablet er
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of davaindia gliclazide 60mg tablet er
โ Common Side Effects
- Hypoglycemia
- Weight gain
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Headache
- Dizziness
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Severe hypoglycemia
- Hepatic dysfunction
- Blood dyscrasias (leukopenia, thrombocytopenia)
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Disulfiram-like reaction with alcohol
- Photosensitivity
- Hyponatremia
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 |
| Phenylbutazone | Major | Enhanced hypoglycemic effect |
| Fluconazole | Major | Increased gliclazide levels and hypoglycemia |
| ACE inhibitors | Moderate | Increased hypoglycemic effect |
| Beta-blockers | Moderate | Mask hypoglycemia symptoms |
| Corticosteroids | Moderate | Hyperglycemia |
| Diuretics | Moderate | Hyperglycemia |
| NSAIDs | Moderate | Increased hypoglycemic effect |
| Alcohol | Minor | Disulfiram-like reaction and hypoglycemia |
| Cimetidine | Minor | Increased gliclazide levels |
| Rifampicin | Minor | Decreased gliclazide effect |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Miconazole
- Phenylbutazone
- Fluconazole
โก Moderate Interactions
- ACE inhibitors
- Beta-blockers
- Corticosteroids
- Diuretics
- NSAIDs
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Alcohol
- Cimetidine
- Rifampicin
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Food delays absorption but does not affect extent; avoid high-fat meals.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
May cause disulfiram-like reaction (flushing, headache, nausea) and increase hypoglycemia risk.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Type 1 diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis, severe renal or hepatic impairment, hypersensitivity to sulfonylureas.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Blood glucose, HbA1c, renal function, liver function.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; use with caution.
๐ Overdose Management
Administer glucose orally or IV; monitor blood glucose for 24-48 hours.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; do not double dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.