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About Glimepiride
This information is from US FDA labels, for reference only. Always follow your doctor's advice.
Common side effects
- with glimepiride were hypoglycemia
- dizziness
- asthenia
- headache
- nausea
Safety advice
- May affect the liver. Tell your doctor if you have liver problems.
- May affect the kidneys. Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems.
- Avoid or limit alcohol while taking this medicine.
- May cause drowsiness. Be careful driving or operating machines.
- Stop use and seek emergency help if you have signs of a severe allergic reaction.
- May cause low blood sugar. Watch for symptoms like shakiness, sweating, confusion.
Uses
- limepiride tablets are indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus .
- Limitations of Use Glimepiride tablets should not be used for the treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus or diabetic ketoacidosis, as it would not be effective in these settings.
- Glimepiride tablets are a sulfonylurea indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus ( 1 ).
- Limitations of Use: Not for treating type 1 diabetes mellitus or diabetic ketoacidosis ( 1 ).
How to take
- ecommended starting dose is 1 or 2 mg once daily.
- Increase in 1 or 2 mg increments no more frequently than every 1 to 2 weeks based on glycemic response.
- Maximum recommended dose is 8 mg once daily ( 2.1 ).
- Administer with breakfast or first meal of the day ( 2.1 ).
- Use 1 mg starting dose and titrate slowly in patients at increased risk for hypoglycemia (e.g., elderly, patients with renal impairment) ( 2.1 ).
Frequently Asked Questions about Glimepiride 3mg
What is the price of Glimepiride 3mg in India?
The price of Glimepiride 3mg in India depends on the manufacturer and channel. Official Government Jan Aushadhi generic rates start at ₹0.62 per unit.Private commercial brands vary from low-cost options to higher-priced branded formulations.
Is a Government Jan Aushadhi generic available for Glimepiride 3mg?
Glimepiride 3mg is listed under PMBI Jan Aushadhi (PMBI Code 747) at ₹6.19 per pack.
How to find lower-cost substitutes for Glimepiride 3mg?
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