Glimepiride 3mg Tablet

Adult dose

Individualized dosage adjustment for each patient. Swallow without chewing with more than 1/2 cup of water. This medicine is taken orally once a day. It should be taken before breakfast or immediately before the first meal. Initial dosage for monotherapy: Start with 1 mg of glimepiride once a day. Dosage can be increased by 1 mg at intervals of 1 to 2 weeks. Generally, no additional effect occurs when administered at doses greater than 4 mg, and 6

This medicine should not be used in patients with insulin-dependent diabetes or severe hepatic or renal impairment. Additionally, pregnant or nursing women should not take this medicine. During the first week of treatment, there is a high risk of hypoglycemia, so blood sugar levels should be closely monitored, and caution is required in cases of poor nutritional status, skipping meals, elderly patients, patients with impaired renal or liver function, and those taking other medications. This medicine can cause hypoglycemia, and symptoms of hypoglycemia may include headache, fatigue, anxiety, dizziness, and in severe cases, coma, so immediate intake of sugar is necessary if symptoms of hypoglycemia occur. Additionally, rare occurrences of liver dysfunction, blood disorders, and allergic reactions may happen, so if any abnormal symptoms occur, consult a doctor immediately. It is important to take this medicine regularly while adhering to dietary and exercise routines, and patients must be adequately informed about the methods and risks of managing hypoglycemia. Since this medicine may interact with other medications, new medications should be reported to a healthcare professional when starting or stopping their use, and caution should be taken as alcohol consumption may affect blood sugar control. In cases of overdose, severe hypoglycemia can occur, so immediate visit to a hospital for appropriate treatment is necessary, and it should be kept out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, high fever with severe rash, blisters, peeling of skin, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), severe lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, alteration of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, markedly reduced urine output, severe generalized swelling with increased blood pressure, thrombocytopenia

Mild side effects

• Headache
• severe hunger
• nausea
• vomiting
• fatigue
• sleep
• sleep disturbances
• anxiety
• aggression
• decreased concentration

This medicine should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. The recommended storage temperature is between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

This medicine is a yellow, oblong tablet.

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle