Perglim Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Glimepiride

Indications/Uses

Adjunct treatment in NIDDM when blood sugar levels cannot be controlled adequately w/ diet, exercise & wt reduction.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Initially 1 mg once daily. Titration in dose: 1 mg-2 mg-3 mg-4 mg-6 mg at the intervals of 1-2 wk. Maintenance: 1-4 mg once daily. Max: 8 mg once daily.

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Overdosage

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Administration

Should be taken with food: Take immediately before or during breakfast, or the 1st main meal of the day. Do not skip meals.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to sulphonylureas, IDDM, diabetic precoma or coma.

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Special Precautions

Risk of hypoglycemia. Monitor glucose levels regularly. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Hypoglycemia, visual impairment, GI disturbances. Allergic or pseudoallergic reactions, allergic vasculitis, photosensitivity or a decrease in serum Na.

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Drug Interactions

Enhanced hypoglycemic effect by: Anticoagulants, androgens, chloramphenicol, clofibrate, fenfluramine, fluconazole, histamine H₂-antagonists, Mg salts, methyldopa, phenylbutazone, probenecid, sulphonamides & urinary acidifiers. Inhibited hypoglycemic effect by: Blockers, rifampicin, diazoxide, thiazide diuretics & urinary alkalisers.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Antidiabetic Agents

ATC Classification

A10BB12 - glimepiride ; Belongs to the class of sulfonylureas. Used in the treatment of diabetes.

Regulatory Classification

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Perglim tab 1 mg

Packing/Price

3 × 10's

Form

Perglim tab 2 mg

Packing/Price

3 × 10's

Perglim

glimepiride

Manufacturer:

Mega Lifesciences

Distributor:

Maxxcare