Glimepiride

Glimepiride is a sulfonylurea medicine for diabetes. It is prescribed for type 2 diabetes. Below you will find how it is used, how it works, its possible side effects and the brands of Glimepiride you can order online from Sargodha.

What is Glimepiride used for?

Glimepiride is a once-daily tablet for adults with type 2 diabetes, used with diet and exercise to bring blood sugar down. It is often combined with metformin or other diabetes medicines.

How Glimepiride works

Glimepiride encourages the pancreas to release more insulin, and it helps the body's cells respond better to insulin. More insulin activity moves sugar out of the blood and into the tissues.

Side effects of Glimepiride

Many people take Glimepiride without any trouble. When side effects do occur they are usually mild, and may include:

• Low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia)
• Weight gain
• Dizziness or headache
• Nausea
• Skin rash or itching

Low blood sugar can cause sweating, shakiness, hunger, confusion or fainting. Take a sugary drink or glucose and seek medical help if it does not recover quickly.

Before you take Glimepiride

• Take it with the first main meal of the day and never skip meals.
• Check your blood sugar regularly and know the signs of a low reading.
• Alcohol and strenuous exercise can increase the risk of a low.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney, liver or adrenal problems.
• It is not suitable in pregnancy; insulin is normally used instead.

Glimepiride brands available in Pakistan

These are the Glimepiride products currently listed on SargodhaBazar.pk. Prices are per pack and can change, so check the product page for the latest price.

This page gives general information only and is not a substitute for advice from your doctor or pharmacist.