💊 Glimepiride (ग्लिमेपिराइड)

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How it works: Glimepiride primarily lowers blood glucose by stimulating the release of insulin from pancreatic beta cells. Do not use if: Glimepiride tablets are contraindicated in patients with a history of a hypersensitivity reaction to: Glimepiride or any of the product’s ingredients. generated by SI from cited sources · general information, not a diagnosis · consult a health professional

Sources: FDA SPL label (openFDA/DailyMed); RxNorm (NLM)

How it works

Glimepiride primarily lowers blood glucose by stimulating the release of insulin from pancreatic beta cells. Do not use if: Glimepiride tablets are contraindicated in patients with a history of a hypersensitivity reaction to: Glimepiride or any of the product’s ingredients.

Common side effects

The following serious adverse reactions are discussed in more detail below and elsewhere in the labeling: Hypoglycemia Hemolytic anemia In clinical trials, the most common adverse reactions with glimepiride were hypoglycemia, dizziness, asthenia, headache, and nausea. Pregnancy (label summary): Risk Summary Available data from a small number of published studies and postmarketing experience with glimepiride use in pregnancy over decades have not identified any drug associated risks for major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal outcomes. General information only, not medical advice and not a prescription. No doses are given. Always consult a doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping or changing any medicine, especially in pregnancy, breastfeeding, children, older age or with other medicines.