Glimepiride is used for treating type 2 diabetes in patients who cannot control blood sugar levels by diet and exercise alone.

Manufacture: JohnLee Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

Brand Names: Glimith, Amaryl.

Generic Name: Glimepiride

This medication is not meant for treatment without a specialist's intervention.

COMMON USES

Glimepiride is a medium-to-long acting sulfonylurea anti-diabetic drug. It is used for treating patients with diabetes of second type, when a diet and exercise alone cannot control an abnormally high level of blood sugar.

HOW TO TAKE

Before you start taking any new medicine, please consult a doctor. The recommended starting dose of Glimepiride is 1 to 2 mg taken once daily with breakfast or the first main meal. The maximum dose you can take is 8 mg.

WARNING AND PRECAUTIONS

If you are diabetic, carry your ID card all the time. To achieve better results while using Glimepiride you should follow an appropriate diet and do special exercise. It may be harder to control your blood sugar during the times of stress, such as fever, infection, injury, or surgery. Talk to your doctor about how to control your blood sugar if any of these occur. Your doctor may recommend you to use insulin instead of Glimepiride. Use effective birth control products while taking Glimepiride. Before receiving any medical help, tell a doctor that you are taking Glimepiride. In rare cases, Glimepiride can lead to a congestive heart failure. If you already have this problem, you should avoid using this medicine. Glimepiride may cause low blood sugar levels when it is used along with insulin or other oral diabetic medicines. Low blood sugar may make you anxious, sweaty, weak, dizzy, drowsy, or faint. It may also make your heart beat faster, change your vision or make you more hungry. To increase blood sugar you may carry a reliable source of glucose or you should eat or drink a quick source of sugar like table sugar, honey, candy, orange juice. This will raise your blood sugar level quickly. To prevent low blood sugar, eat meals at the same time each day and do not skip meals.

IMPORTANT

Glimepiride should not be used while pregnant. If you are pregnant, stop taking Glimepiride. If you are planning to become pregnant, make sure your doctor knows that you are taking Glimepiride. It also appears in breast milk and could affect a nursing infant.

MISSED DOSE

If your doctor gave you strict instructions not to miss dose and if you have missed one, take the missed dose as soon as you have remembered. If it is time for your next dose, skip it and continue taking you medicine regularly. Do not double the medicine. It can cause severe side effects.

OVERDOSE

Almost any medicine taken in excess doses without consultation with your doctor can cause an overdose. Symptoms of an overdose may include hypoglycemia, lightheadedness or dizziness, very fast or slow heart rate. If you suspect an overdose, contact your emergency room immediately.

STORAGE

Glimepiride should be stored at room temperature in a container it comes in. Protect it from heat, sun light and moisture. Do not store the medication in the bathroom. Keep it away from pets and children.

SIDE EFFECTS

Any medicine can cause side effects. If the side effects occur, seek medical attention or consult your doctor. Anyway, such common side effects may bother you:  diarrhea, stomach pain, headache, muscle pain, sore throat, weight gain, nausea, tiredness, vomiting blood disorders, blurred vision, liver problems, sensitivity to light. Seek medical attention if any of these side effects occur: chest pain, allergic reactions, difficulty swallowing or breathing, fainting, irregular or slow heartbeat, shortness of breath, unusual stomach pain, dark urine, vision problems.

MORE INFORMATION

The information given above is a summary. Your doctor can provide more information about Glimepiride. Do not share this medicine with others for whom it was not prescribed. Do not use Glimepiride for other health conditions. Do not store the medication with an end term of its storage.