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Glimesyn

Glimesyn

glimepiride

Manufacturer:

Sydenham

Distributor:

Bell-Kenz Pharma
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Glimepiride
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult Initially 1 mg or 2 mg once daily. Maintenance:1-4 mg once daily. Max: 6 mg once daily.
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Overdosage
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Administration
Should be taken with food: Preferably taken during breakfast or the 1st main meal.
Contraindications
Patients w/ ketoacidosis & in those w/ severe infection, stress, trauma & other severe conditions where it is unlikely to control hyperglycemia.
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Special Precautions
Not to be used in IDDM. Hepatic & hematological monitoring. Not to be given during pregnancy & lactation.
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Adverse Reactions
Nausea, vomiting, heartburn, anorexia, diarrhea. Skin rashes, pruritus, photosensitivity. Altered liver enzyme values, cholestatic jaundice. Leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, aplastic anemia, agranulocytosis, hemolytic anemia, erythema multiforme, exfoliative dermatitis, erythema nosodum.
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Drug Interactions
May diminish hypoglycaemic effects w/ epinephrine, aminoglutethimide, chlorpromazine, corticosteroids, diazoxide, OCs, rifamycins & thiazide diuretics. Increase hypoglycaemic effect w/ ACE inhibitors, alcohol, allopurinol, some analgesics (azapropazone, phenylbutazone & salicylates), azole antifungals (fluconazole, ketoconazole & miconazole), chloramphenicol, cimetidine, clofibrate & related compounds, coumarin anticoagulants, halofenate, heparin, MAOIs, octreotide, ranitidine, sulfinpyrazone, sulfonamides (including co-trimoxazole), tetracyclines, TCA & thyroid hormones; β-blockers.
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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.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Glimesyn tab 2 mg
Packing/Price
100's (P1,000/pack, P10/tab)
Form
Glimesyn tab 3 mg
Packing/Price
100's (P11/tab, P1,100/box)
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