TGP Glimepiride Dosage & Drug Information

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Glimepiride

Indications/Uses

Type 2 DM when dietary modification has failed in adequate glycemic control.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Initially 1-2 mg once daily. Max starting dose: Not >2 mg. Maintenance dose: 1-4 mg once daily. Max: 8 mg once daily. After reaching 2 mg, increments should be not >2 mg at 1-2 wk intervals based on blood glucose response.

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Overdosage

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Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Diabetic ketoacidosis w/ or w/o coma.

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Special Precautions

Mild to moderate hepatic & renal impairment. Not to be given during pregnancy & lactation. Childn. Elderly.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Hypoglycemia, GI disturbances eg, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea & constipation.

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Drug Interactions

Potentiated hypoglycemic action w/ NSAIDs & other highly protein bound drugs eg, salicylates, sulfonamides, chloramphenicol, coumarin derivatives, probenecid, MAOIs, & β-adrenergic blocking agents. Reduced hypoglycemic effect w/ thiazides & other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, estrogens, OCs, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, thyroid hormones & INH.

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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

TGP Glimepiride tab 2 mg

Packing/Price

40's

TGP Glimepiride

glimepiride

Manufacturer:

ACME

Distributor:

TGP Pharma

Marketer:

Euro Generics