Ilsung Glimepiride Tablet 4 mg

Adult dose

This medication is administered orally once daily. It should be taken before breakfast or immediately before the first meal. Swallow it whole with more than half a cup of water. For monotherapy, the initial dose starts at 1 mg of Glimepiride taken once daily, and it can be increased by 1 mg at 1- to 2-week intervals. Typically, there is minimal additional effect after doses greater than 4 mg, but it can be increased to a maximum of 6-8 mg.

This medication is not to be administered to patients with insulin-dependent diabetes or those in a state of diabetic ketoacidosis or coma. Patients with allergies to this medication or its ingredients or those with severe liver or kidney dysfunction should also not use this drug. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication. For patients with severe infections or those undergoing surgery, insulin treatment is recommended. Caution is needed in cases of gastrointestinal disturbances as there may be a risk of hypoglycemia, and patients with genetic conditions like lactose intolerance should not be administered this medication. During the initial dose, the risk of hypoglycemia is high and requires special attention. Patients with poor nutritional status or irregular eating habits, those with excessive exercise and carbohydrate intake imbalance, and those who frequently consume alcohol should also be cautious. Patients with reduced kidney or liver function, the elderly, and those with other endocrine disorders are at greater risk of hypoglycemia and require careful monitoring. When taking in combination with other drugs, interactions may affect blood sugar control, so inform your doctor or pharmacist. This medication can cause hypoglycemia, with symptoms such as headache, severe hunger, nausea, fatigue, anxiety, confusion, drowsiness, loss of consciousness, etc. If hypoglycemic symptoms occur, immediate consumption of sugar is needed, and in severe cases, treatment in a hospital may be required. Additionally, temporary visual disturbances or gastrointestinal symptoms may appear early in the course of this medication. Serious adverse reactions such as liver dysfunction or changes in blood cell counts may occur rarely, so notify medical personnel immediately if any unusual symptoms occur. When taking this medication, regular meals, exercise, and weight management are essential, and blood sugar-related tests should be carried out regularly. To prevent hypoglycemia, always carry sugar, and be well-informed about hypoglycemic symptoms and treatment methods. If blood sugar control becomes difficult due to stress, surgery, infections, etc., a temporary transition to insulin treatment may be made. The dosage should start small according to the doctor’s instructions, with periodic checks for efficacy and side effects. This medication may interact with other drugs, so if you are taking other medications, be sure to notify your doctor or pharmacist. In particular, significant changes in blood sugar levels may occur when taken with certain antibiotics, antifungals, beta-blockers, steroids, etc. Additionally, this medication contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance should not take it. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid taking this medication as it may be harmful to the fetus or newborn; insulin therapy should be considered as an alternative if necessary. The safety and efficacy in children under 18 have not been confirmed, so it is not used. The elderly may require dosage adjustment due to decreased kidney function. In cases of overdose, severe hypoglycemia may occur, necessitating immediate emergency treatment, including induced vomiting, gastric lavage, or intravenous glucose administration. This medication should be stored out of the reach of children and kept in its original container to prevent misuse or deterioration of quality.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual abnormalities, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output, severe swelling and increased blood pressure, thrombocytopenic purpura.

Mild side effects

Headache, severe hunger, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, sleep disturbances, anxiety, aggression, decreased concentration, reduced agility or activity, depression, confusion, speech disturbances, aphasia, visual disturbances, tremors, incomplete paralysis, perceptual disturbances, dizziness, weakness, loss of self-control, temporary mental confusion, drowsiness, bradycardia, sweating, cold and clammy skin, tachycardia, hypertension, palpitations, angina, deep vein thrombosis, blurred vision, or fullness or pressure in the upper abdomen.

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. Additionally, it should be kept away from extremely hot or cold places, ideally stored at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Bluish rectangular tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle