Soladin Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Glimepiride

Indications/Uses

Type II DM.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Initially 1 tab daily, may be increased to 2 tab for maintenance.

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Administration

Should be taken with food: Take immediately before the 1st main meal of the day.

Contraindications

IDDM, ketoacidosis, severe infection, stress, trauma & severe conditions unlikely to control hyperglycemia. Pregnancy & lactation.

Special Precautions

Monitor hepatic & hematological functions.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Mild & dose-dependent GI disturbances (eg, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, anorexia, diarrhea & metallic taste); increased appetite & wt gain; skin rashes & pruritus; photosensitivity. Hypersensitivity reaction. Stevens-Johnson syndrome.

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Drug Interactions

Adrenaline (epinephrine), aminoglutethimide, chlorpromazine, corticosteroids, diazoxide, OCs, rifamycins & thiazide diuretics; ACE inhibitors, alcohol, allopurinol, some analgesics (azapropazone, phenylbutazone & salicylates), azole antifungals (fluconazole, ketoconazole & miconazole), chloramphenicol, cimetidine, clofibrate & related compd, coumarin anticoagulants, halofenate, heparin, MAOIs, octreotide, ranitidine, sulfinpyrazone, sulfonamides (including co-trimoxazole), tetracyclines, TCAs & 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.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Soladin tab 2 mg

Packing/Price

30's (P11.5/tab, P345/box)

Soladin

glimepiride

Manufacturer:

MedChoice Pharma

Distributor:

Metro Drug