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Glimepiride is used to lower blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes as an addition to a healthy diet and exercise.
Glimepiride 4 mg Tablets
What is Glimepiride used for?
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 (insulin-dependent) diabetes.
• If you have 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 severe liver problems.
• If you have kidney problems.
Warnings and Precautions:
Tell your doctor about all your health conditions, including if you have:
• If you are recovering from an injury, operation, or infection, fever, or other forms of stress.
• If you have liver or kidney problems.
• If you have a deficiency of an enzyme called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD).
This medication may cause low blood sugar, especially if you miss a meal, exercise a lot, or drink alcohol. Signs of low blood sugar include nausea, hunger, tremors, dizziness, confusion, drowsiness, difficulty speaking, and sweating. You may eat a sugar cube or some juice.
Possible Side Effects:
Stop using this product and seek immediate medical attention if you experience 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 with which these side effects occur is unknown.
Serious side effects:
• Allergic reactions
• Low blood sugar levels
• Liver problems
Other medications and glimepiride:
Tell your doctor about all the medications you take.
• Medications for pain and inflammation
• Other medications for diabetes
• Anticoagulants such as warfarin
• Medications used to treat high blood pressure
• Medications used to treat irregular heartbeat
• Medications used to lower cholesterol
• Medications used to treat mood disorders
• Certain antibiotics
• Antifungals
• Cancer medications
• Birth control pills
• Medications for asthma and nasal congestion
• Steroids
• Medications for stomach ulcers such as cimetidine
How to take glimepiride:
• This medication is for adults only.
• Take this medication as directed by your doctor.
• Take this medication 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 your dose to a maximum of 8 mg per day.
How to store glimepiride:
• Store at room temperature between 68 and 77°F (20 and 25°C).
• Keep this medication out of the reach of children.
• Do not use this medication after the expiration date printed on the carton.
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