Glimepiride 4 mg Tablets

?️ Product Description

Glimepiride is used to lower blood sugar levels in patients 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 other ingredients of this medication.
• If you have type 1 diabetes (insulin-dependent).
• If you have diabetic ketoacidosis (a serious complication with high blood sugar, nausea, frequent urination, fatigue, and muscle weakness).
• If you are in diabetic coma.
• If you have serious liver problems.
• If you have kidney problems.

⚠️ Warnings & Precautions

Tell your doctor about all your health conditions, including:

• If you are recovering from injury, surgery, fever, or other forms of stress.
• If you have liver or kidney problems.
• If you have a deficiency in the enzyme glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD).

Glimepiride may cause a drop in blood sugar, especially if you miss a meal, exercise too much, or drink alcohol. Symptoms of low blood sugar include: nausea, hunger, shaking, dizziness, confusion, drowsiness, difficulty speaking, and sweating. You can take a sugar cube or some juice.

⚠️ Serious Side Effects

Stop using this product and seek immediate medical attention if you experience:

• Rash, itching, red, blistered, or peeling skin.
• Tightness in 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 Include

• Allergic reactions
• Low blood sugar levels
• Liver problems

? Other Medications and Glimepiride

Tell your doctor about all other medications you are taking, especially:

• Pain and anti-inflammatory medications
• Other diabetes medications
• Anticoagulants such as warfarin
• Blood pressure medications
• Heart rhythm medications
• Cholesterol-lowering drugs
• Mood disorder medications
• Some antibiotics
• Antifungals
• Cancer medications
• Birth control pills
• Asthma and nasal decongestant medications
• Steroids
• Stomach ulcer medications like cimetidine

? How to Take Glimepiride

• This medication is intended for adults only.
• Take this medication as directed by your doctor.
• Take it with food, preferably 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 up to a maximum of 8 mg per day.

? Storage

• Store at room temperature, between 20 to 25°C (68 to 77°F).
• Keep this medication out of reach of children.
• Do not use after the expiration date printed on the box.