Glimepiride 4 mg Tablets
Why Glimepiride is used:
Glimepiride is used to lower blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin dependent) as an adjunct to proper diet and exercise.
Do not take Glimepiride:
• If you are allergic to Glimepiride, other sulfonylureas, sulfonamides, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
• If you have type 1 diabetes (insulin-dependent).
• If you suffer from diabetic ketoacidosis (a serious complication where blood sugar levels are very high and you experience nausea, frequent urination, fatigue, and muscle weakness).
• If you are in a diabetic coma.
• If you have serious liver problems.
• If you have kidney problems.
Warnings and Precautions:
Tell your doctor about all your health conditions, including if:
• You are recovering from an injury, surgery, infection with fever, or other forms of stress.
• You have liver or kidney problems.
• You have a deficiency in an enzyme called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD).
This medicine may cause a decrease in blood sugar levels, especially if you miss a meal, exercise heavily, or drink alcohol. Signs of low blood sugar include: nausea, hunger, shaking, dizziness, confusion, drowsiness, difficulty speaking, and sweating. You can take a sugar cube or some juice.
Possible Side Effects:
Stop using this product and seek immediate medical attention if you develop a rash; itching; red, blistered, or peeling skin; tightness in the chest or throat; difficulty breathing, swallowing, or speaking; unusual hoarseness, or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. The frequency of these side effects is unknown.
Serious Side Effects:
• Allergic reactions
• Low blood sugar levels
• Liver problems
Other Medicines and Glimepiride:
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking.
• Medicines for pain and inflammation
• Other medicines to treat diabetes
• Anticoagulants such as warfarin
• Medicines used to treat high blood pressure
• Medicines used for irregular heartbeat
• Medicines used to lower blood cholesterol
• Medicines used to treat mood disorders
• Certain antibiotics
• Antifungals
• Medicines to treat cancer
• Birth control pills
• Medicines to treat asthma and nasal congestion
• Steroids
• Medicines to treat stomach ulcers such as cimetidine
How to take Glimepiride:
• This drug is intended for adults only.
• Take this drug exactly as your doctor has prescribed.
• Take this drug with food, with the first meal of the day.
• The usual starting dose is one 1 mg tablet once a day with breakfast. Your doctor may gradually increase it to a maximum of 8 mg per day.
How to store Glimepiride:
• Store at room temperature from 68 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit (20 to 25 degrees Celsius).
• Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the pack.
Product Details:
Brand: Gleem
Concentration: 4 mg
Quantity: 30 Tablets
Product Type: Tablets
