Genuwon Glimepiride Tablets

Adult dose

For patients who have not previously received medication, treatment is initiated with a dose of 1 mg of glimepiride once daily. If necessary, the dose can be increased by 1 mg at 1 to 2-week intervals. Generally, there is little added benefit when doses exceeding 4 mg are administered; however, some patients may be increased to 6 mg (or 8 mg). If an initial dose of 4 mg daily fails, insulin therapy should be considered.

This medication should not be used in patients with insulin-dependent diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis, or in a comatose state. Patients who are allergic to this medication or its components, or to sulfonylurea or sulfonamide drugs, should not take it. For patients with severely reduced liver or kidney function, it is recommended to switch to insulin therapy instead of using this medication. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, and women who are breastfeeding should not take this medication. Insulin therapy is needed for patients with severe infections, before and after surgery, or those who have suffered serious trauma, and this medication should not be used. In cases of gastrointestinal disturbances such as diarrhea or vomiting, caution should be taken as food absorption may be compromised, increasing the risk of hypoglycemia. This medication contains lactose, so patients with genetic disorders such as galactose intolerance, lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take it. During the first week of treatment, the risk of hypoglycemia is high, so blood sugar should be monitored particularly closely, and caution should be exercised for the elderly, malnourished patients, those who skip meals, individuals with irregular eating habits, alcohol consumers, and patients with reduced kidney or liver function. Also, when taking other medications, interactions may affect blood sugar control, so patients must inform their physician or pharmacist. Symptoms of hypoglycemia include headache, severe hunger, nausea, fatigue, dizziness, confusion, drowsiness, and loss of consciousness; if these symptoms occur, sugar should be consumed immediately or medical personnel should be notified. While taking this medication, blurred vision, gastrointestinal symptoms, liver dysfunction, blood abnormalities, and allergic reactions may rarely occur; if unusual symptoms arise, consult a physician immediately. When taking this medication, regular meals, exercise, and weight management should be maintained, and blood sugar and urine tests should be conducted regularly. During pregnancy or breastfeeding, insulin therapy is recommended instead of this medication, and safety and efficacy have not been established for children under 18 years of age. In the case of overdose, hypoglycemia may worsen, so immediate emergency treatment should be sought, and it should be kept out of reach of children. While taking this medication, inform healthcare providers about your diabetes condition and treatment experiences, and consult a physician if lifestyle changes or health status changes occur.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, significant decrease in urine output, severe swelling throughout the body with elevated blood pressure, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, disorientation, visual disturbances, paralysis, severe.

Mild side effects

Nausea, vomiting, a feeling of fullness or pressure in the upper abdomen, abdominal pain, diarrhea, headache, severe hunger, fatigue, sleep disturbances, anxiety, aggressiveness, decreased concentration, reduced agility or activity, depression, confusion, speech disturbances, aphasia, visual disturbances, tremors, incomplete paralysis, sensory disturbances, dizziness, weakness, loss of self-control, temporary mental confusion, drowsiness, bradycardia, sweating, cold moist skin, tachycardia, hypertension, palpitations, angina.

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air and humidity. Additionally, it should be stored at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C, and not in excessively hot or cold places.

Appearance

Green rectangular tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle