Pride 1 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 6.00 (50's pack: ৳ 300.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Glimepiride |
| Company | The white horse pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Pride Tablets
Categories
- Medicine
- Diabetes
- Antidiabetic Agent
- Pharmacology
Description
- Pride is a sulfonylurea antidiabetic agent used to lower blood glucose levels in patients with noninsulin dependent diabetes mellitus.
- It stimulates the release of insulin from pancreatic beta cells and improves sensitivity to glucose stimulus.
Dosage
- Dosage is determined by desired blood sugar levels.
- Initial dose is 1 mg once daily, with possible dose titration based on blood sugar monitoring.
Administration
- Tablets must be swallowed with a sufficient amount of liquid.
Interaction
- PotentiatesHypoglycaemicActionOfPride:
- ACE inhibitors
- Azapropazone
- MAO-inhibitors
- Sulphonpyrazone
- Tetracyclines
- AttenuatesHypoglycaemicActionOfPride:
- Barbiturates
- Calcium channel blockers
- Corticosteroids
- Thyroid hormones
- PotentiationOrWeakeningOfAction:
- H2 receptor antagonists
- Beta-blockers
- Clonidine
- Reserpine
Contraindications
- Not suitable for insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
- Not for diabetic ketoacidosis or diabetic coma
- Not for patients hypersensitive to sulfonylureas or sulfonamides
SideEffects
- Hypoglycaemia
- Temporary visual impairment
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
PregnancyAndLactation
- Not to be taken during pregnancy; insulin changeover necessary
- Not to be taken by breastfeeding women
PrecautionsAndWarnings
- Risk of hypoglycaemia in initial weeks of treatment
- Careful monitoring and dosage adjustment may be necessary
OverdoseEffects
- Overdosage can produce hypoglycaemia
- Mild symptoms can be treated with oral glucose
- Severe reactions require immediate hospitalization
TherapeuticClass
- Sulfonylureas
StorageConditions
- Do not store above 30°C
- Keep away from light and out of the reach of children