Glymepiride Tablets 4 mg

Adult dose

Adjust for each patient individually. Take once daily by mouth, before breakfast or just before the first meal. Swallow without chewing, with more than 1/2 cup of water. 1. Monotherapy - Initial dose: Start with 1 mg of glymepiride once a day. - Dosage may be increased by 1 mg at intervals of 1-2 weeks. - Generally, increasing the dose beyond 4 mg offers little additional benefit, but in some cases,

This medication should not be used in patients with insulin-dependent diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis, or in a state of coma. Additionally, it should be avoided in patients with a known allergy to this medication or its components, in patients with severe liver or kidney dysfunction, pregnant or breastfeeding women, patients with severe infections or those before and after surgery, and in patients with gastrointestinal disorders. Caution should be exercised, especially at the beginning of treatment, due to the high risk of hypoglycemia, and elderly patients, those with poor nutritional status or irregular meals, those who frequently consume alcohol, and those with weakened liver or kidney function should be monitored carefully. Due to its blood sugar-lowering effect, hypoglycemic symptoms may occur, which may include headaches, severe hunger, nausea, fatigue, drowsiness, confusion, and loss of consciousness. If hypoglycemia is suspected, sugary foods should be ingested immediately, and in severe cases, rapid treatment in a medical institution is required. While taking this medication, regular monitoring of blood sugar and liver and kidney function tests should be performed, and attention should be paid to interactions with other medications. Particularly, co-administration with certain antibiotics, antifungals, blood pressure medications, or anticoagulants may affect blood sugar control, so inform your doctor or pharmacist. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not use this medication and should switch to insulin therapy if necessary. Safety in children under 18 years of age has not been established, so usage should be avoided. Severe hypoglycemia may occur in case of overdose, so strict adherence to the prescribed dosage is necessary, and immediate medical attention should be sought in case of overdose. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and it is important to store it sealed in its original container.

Serious side effects

• Rash
• chest tightness
• difficulty breathing
• diarrhea
• hypotension
• thrombocytopenia
• thrombocytopenic purpura
• anaphylaxis
• angioedema
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome

Mild side effects

• Headache
• severe hunger
• nausea
• vomiting
• fatigue
• sleep disorders
• anxiety
• aggression
• decreased concentration
• decreased agility or activity levels

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. The storage temperature should be maintained at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. This will help safely preserve the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

Pale blue rectangular tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle