Glimepiride 3 mg Tablets

?️ Product Description

Glimepiride is used to lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent) as an addition to a healthy diet and exercise.

? Do Not Take Glimepiride

• If you are allergic to Glimepiride, other sulfonylureas, sulfonamides, or any of the ingredients in this medicine.
• If you have type 1 diabetes (insulin-dependent).
• If you have diabetic ketoacidosis (a serious complication where blood sugar levels are extremely high).
• If you are in diabetic coma.
• If you have severe liver or kidney problems.

⚠️ Warnings & Precautions

• Inform your doctor about all your health conditions, including if you have:
  • A history of injury, surgery, infection, or stress.
  • Liver or kidney problems.
  • A deficiency in an enzyme called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD).
• This medication may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), especially if you miss a meal, exercise a lot, or drink alcohol. Symptoms of low blood sugar include nausea, hunger, shaking, dizziness, confusion, sleepiness, difficulty speaking, and sweating. You can consume sugar cubes or juice to treat these symptoms.

⚠️ Serious Side Effects

• Allergic reactions
• Low blood sugar
• Liver problems

? Other Medications and Glimepiride

• Inform your doctor about all other medications you are taking, especially:
  • Medications for pain and inflammation
  • Other diabetes medications
  • Anticoagulants like warfarin
  • Blood pressure medications
  • Medications for irregular heart rhythms
  • Cholesterol-lowering drugs
  • Medications for mood disorders
  • Certain antibiotics
  • Antifungals
  • Cancer medications
  • Birth control pills
  • Asthma and nasal decongestant medications
  • Steroids
  • Medications for stomach ulcers like cimetidine.

? How to Take Glimepiride

• This medication is for adults only.
• Take this medication as directed by your doctor.
• Take with food, with your first meal of the day.
• The usual starting dose is 1 mg once a day with breakfast. Your doctor may gradually increase the dose to a maximum of 8 mg daily.

? Storage

• Store at room temperature between 20 to 25°C (68 to 77°F).
• Keep away from children.
• Do not use after the expiration date on the packaging.