Glimepiride - Revision history

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Usage

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	Amaryl is the trade name for Glimepiride.		Amaryl is the trade name for Glimepiride.

	==~~Usage~~==		==Drug Usag==
	Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.		Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.

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Route of Administration

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	==Route of Administration==		==Route of Administration==
	~~Oral~~		Glimepiride is administered orally

	==Dosages==		==Dosages==

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Drug Trade Names of Glimepiride Tablet

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	==Drug Trade Names of Glimepiride Tablet==		==Drug Trade Names of Glimepiride Tablet==
	Amaryl		Amaryl is the trade name for Glimepiride.

	==Usage==		==Usage==

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Common Strengths of Glimepiride Tablet

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	'''Glimepiride (AMARYL)'''（中文：[[格列美脲]]）		'''Glimepiride (AMARYL)'''（中文：[[格列美脲]]）
	==Common Strengths of Glimepiride Tablet==		==Common Strengths of Glimepiride Tablet==
	1 mg, 2 mg, 3 mg, 4 mg tablets.		Glimepiride tablets are available in the following strengths:
			*1 mg, 2 mg, 3 mg, 4 mg tablets.

	==Drug Trade Names of Glimepiride Tablet==		==Drug Trade Names of Glimepiride Tablet==

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Drug Precautions

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	Not recommended.		Not recommended.

	'''Children~~/elderly~~		'''Children and Elderly

	Not recommended in children, use with caution in elderly.		Not recommended in children, use with caution in elderly.

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FAQ

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	'''How Should I Take the Tablet?		'''How Should I Take the Tablet?

	Take once daily with first main meal		Take once daily with first main meal.

	'''What Should I Avoid While Taking?		'''What Should I Avoid While Taking?

	Alcohol, skipping meals		Alcohol, skipping meals.

	'''What Happens if I Miss a Dose?		'''What Happens if I Miss a Dose?

	Take as soon as remembered, unless close to next dose. Do not double dose.		Take as soon as remembered, unless close to next dose. Do not double dose.

Zeki at 02:38, 4 July 2024

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	'''Glimepiride (AMARYL)'''（中文：[[格列美脲]]）		'''Glimepiride (AMARYL)'''（中文：[[格列美脲]]）
			==Common Strengths of Glimepiride Tablet==
			1 mg, 2 mg, 3 mg, 4 mg tablets.

			==Drug Trade Names of Glimepiride Tablet==
			Amaryl

			==Usage==
			Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.

			==Mechanism of Action==
			Stimulates insulin release from pancreatic beta cells.

			==Route of Administration==
			Oral

			==Dosages==
			*Initially 1 - 2 mg once daily, may increase to 4 - 8 mg once daily maximum
			*Hypertension/Heart failure: No specific dosage adjustments
			*Diabetic kidney disease: Start with 1 mg daily and titrate carefully

			==Side Effects==
			{\| class="wikitable"
			!style="text-align: left"\| Frequency
			!Adverse reactions
			\|-
			\| '''Common
			\| Hypoglycemia
			\|-
			\| rowspan="2" \| '''Uncommon
			\| Nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headache
			\|-
			\| Allergic skin reactions, blood dyscrasias
			\|}
			The main symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) include:
			*Feel hungry
			*Weakness and dizziness
			*Feeling anxious or irritable
			*Sweating and chills
			*Tremble
			*Tingling of lips
			*Palpitations
			*Vision changes, such as blurred vision
			*Confused

			==Pharmacokinetics==
			*Absorption
			**Completely absorbed. The drug reaches maximum plasma concentration in 2 to 3 hours after taking a dose.
			*Metabolism
			**Hepatic via CYP2C9
			*Elimination
			**60% in urine, 40% in feces;
			*Half-life
			**5 to 8 hours
			Glimepiride produces a peak of insulin release 30 minutes after a meal when taken 30 minutes before breakfast. The glucose-lowering effect of glimepiride persists for 24 hours.

			==Drug Precautions==
			'''Pregnancy

			Avoid use, insulin preferred.

			'''Breastfeeding

			Not recommended.

			'''Children/elderly

			Not recommended in children, use with caution in elderly.

			'''Renal impairment

			Start with lower dose and titrate carefully.

			'''Monitoring

			Regular blood glucose and HbA1c monitoring.

			'''Drug interactions

			NSAIDs, beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors may enhance hypoglycemic effect.

			==FAQ==
			'''How Should I Take the Tablet?

			Take once daily with first main meal

			'''What Should I Avoid While Taking?

			Alcohol, skipping meals

			'''What Happens if I Miss a Dose?

			Take as soon as remembered, unless close to next dose. Do not double dose.

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'''Glimepiride (AMARYL)'''（中文：[[格列美脲]]）