Glypril 2 mg (Glimipiride)

Adult dose

Adjust individually for each patient. Swallow without chewing with more than 1/2 cup of water. Administer orally once a day. It should be taken before breakfast or right before the first meal. For monotherapy, the initial dose is started at 1 mg of Glimepiride once a day, and the dose may be increased by 1 mg at 1-2 week intervals. Generally, there is little additional effect when doses above 4 mg are administered, but 6 mg or...

This drug should not be used by patients with insulin-dependent diabetes or those with severe liver or kidney dysfunction. Furthermore, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication. Care should be taken when there are serious infections, before and after surgery, or gastrointestinal disorders due to the risk of hypoglycemia. It should also not be administered to patients with hereditary lactose intolerance. During the first week of use, hypoglycemic symptoms may appear, so blood sugar levels should be checked often and closely monitored. Caution should be exercised, especially in the elderly, patients with poor nutritional status or irregular eating habits, and those with weakened kidney or liver function. This drug contains certain dyes, so caution is needed for those with a history of allergies. Symptoms of hypoglycemia include headache, severe hunger, dizziness, confusion, etc., and if such symptoms occur, immediate intake of sugar is required. Severe hypoglycemia may require medical treatment. This drug may affect the liver and blood, so if abnormal symptoms occur, inform the medical staff immediately. It should be taken along with regular meals, exercise, and weight management, and if blood sugar is not well controlled, the treatment method should be adjusted in consultation with a physician. When taken with other medications, there may be interactions, so it is essential to inform the medical staff. During pregnancy or breastfeeding, it is recommended to avoid this drug and switch to insulin treatment. It is not advisable to use this medication in children as safety and efficacy have not been established. In case of overdose, severe hypoglycemia may occur, requiring immediate emergency care, which may include inducing vomiting or gastric lavage. This drug should be kept out of reach of children and stored in its original container to maintain quality.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in mouth/eye mucosa, difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities with cough and fever, jaundice of skin or eyes, general lethargy, sudden and very severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, significant reduction in urine output, pronounced general swelling.

Mild side effects

• Headache
• severe hunger
• nausea
• vomiting
• fatigue
• sleep disturbances
• anxiety
• aggression
• decreased concentration
• reduced agility or activity

This drug may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. By storing it this way, the drug's efficacy can be safely preserved.

Appearance

Green rectangular tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle