Amaryl (Glimepiride) is an oral blood
sugar-lowering drug which belongs to the class of sulfonylureas. A drug that
has a hypoglycemic effect for oral treating. The active substance glimepiride
is a stimulant of the secretion and release of insulin from beta cells of the
pancreas, increases the sensitivity of muscles and fat to the production and
perception of their own insulin. Glimepiride is a new generation sulfonylurea
derivative. Amaryl begins to act 2.5 hours after taking.
Indication for use
Amaryl (Glimepiride) can be taken by
almost all adults and teenagers over 18 who have type II diabetes mellitus.
Precautions
Amaryl
(Glimepiride) is not recommended to use if you have:
· type
1 diabetes mellitus;
· diabetic
ketoacidosis, diabetic precoma and coma;
· severe
liver dysfunction;
· severe
renal impairment (including patients on hemodialysis);
· pregnancy;
· lactation
(breastfeeding);
·
hypersensitivity to glimepiride or other
components of the drug.
Dose and usage
Dose of Amaryl (Glimepiride): 2 mg – green oblong flat tablet with a notch
on both sides; 3 mg – pale yellow oblong flat tablets with a notch on
both sides; 4 mg – light blue oblong flat tablets with a notch on
both sides.
At the
beginning of treatment, Amaril is prescribed 1 mg 1 time / day. If necessary,
the daily dose can be gradually increased (at intervals of 1-2 weeks) and in
the following order: 1 mg-2 mg-3 mg-4 mg-6 mg Amaril per day. The maximum
recommended daily dose is 6 mg.
Side effects
Sometimes
Amaryl (Glimepiride) can be cause of some side effects: hypoglycemia,
headaches, aggression, impaired attention, sensory disturbances, vomiting, nausea,
pain in the gastrointestinal tract, cold sweat
Your doctor should be notified about your health problems.
