Glymax 1 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 6.00 (4 x 7: ৳ 168.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 42.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Glimepiride |
| Company | Beacon pharmaceuticals plc |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Adjunct to diet and exercise for Type II diabetes mellitus
- Combination use with metformin
- Combination use with insulin
- Potential for hypoglycemia
Pharmacology
- Sulfonylurea antidiabetic agent
- Stimulates insulin release from pancreatic beta cells
- Improves beta cell sensitivity to glucose stimulus
- Reduces basal hepatic glucose production
Dosage
- Determined by desired blood sugar level
- Initial dose of 1mg once daily
- Gradual dose titration based on blood sugar monitoring
- Adjustment based on diabetes control and patient's lifestyle
Administration
- Tablet must be swallowed with sufficient liquid
Interaction
- Potentiating drugs include ACE inhibitors, fluconazole, MAO-inhibitors
- Attenuating drugs include calcium channel blockers, corticosteroids, sympathomimetic agents
Contraindications
- Not suitable for insulin dependent (type I) diabetes mellitus
- Not suitable for diabetic ketoacidosis or coma
- Not for patients hypersensitive to sulfonylureas or sulfonamides
- Contraindicated in severe hepatic dysfunction and impairment of renal function
Side Effects
- Hypoglycemia
- Temporary visual impairment
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain
- Urticaria
- Fall in blood pressure
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not to be taken during pregnancy
- Changeover to insulin necessary during pregnancy
- Harmful during breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Increased risk of hypoglycemia in initial weeks of treatment
- Necessitates careful monitoring
Overdose Effects
- Can produce hypoglycemia
- Mild symptoms can be treated with oral glucose
- Severe reactions constitute medical emergencies
Therapeutic Class
- Sulfonylureas
Storage Conditions
- Do not store above 30°C
- Keep away from light
- Keep out of the reach of children