Glimitus 4 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 15.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 450.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 150.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Glimepiride |
| Company | Ziska pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Adjunct to diet and exercise for Type II diabetes mellitus
- Combination therapy with metformin
- Combination therapy with insulin
- Potential for hypoglycemia with combined use of Glimitus and insulin
Pharmacology
- Sulfonylurea antidiabetic agent
- Stimulates insulin release from pancreatic beta cells
- Reduces basal hepatic glucose production
- Increases peripheral tissue sensitivity to insulin
Dosage
- Determined by desired blood sugar level
- Initial dose of 1mg once daily
- Dose titration based on regular blood sugar monitoring
- Usual dose range in well controlled diabetes is 1 to 4 mg daily
Administration
Tablet must be swallowed with sufficient amount of liquid
Interactions
- Potentiating drugs:
- ACE inhibitors
- Azapropazone
- Cyclophosphamide
- Fluconazole
- Guanethidine
- Attenuating drugs:
- Barbiturates
- Calcium channel blockers
- Corticosteroids
- Diazoxide
- Diuretics
Contraindications
- Not suitable for insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
- Hypersensitivity to Glimepiride
- Severe hepatic dysfunction
- Severe impairment of renal function
- Dialysis patients
Side Effects
- Hypoglycemia
- Temporary visual impairment
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Abdominal pain
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not to be taken during pregnancy
- Ingestion may harm breastfeeding child
Precautions & Warnings
Initial weeks require careful monitoring for increased risk of hypoglycemia
Overdose Effects
Can produce hypoglycemia, requiring aggressive treatment and close monitoring
Therapeutic Class
Sulfonylureas
Storage Conditions
Do not store above 30°C, keep away from light and out of the reach of children