Glimepiride 2mg Tablets

Product Introduction

Glimepiride 2mg is a sulfonylurea medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It helps control blood sugar by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas. Use is limited to type 2 diabetes management. It should not be used for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. The most important risk is hypoglycaemia. Carry a fast-acting source of sugar if advised, and report repeated low-sugar episodes.

How to use

Take Glimepiride 2mg shortly before or with the first main meal of the day, usually breakfast, as advised by the doctor. Swallow it with water and do not skip meals.

How it works

Glimepiride 2mg is an antidiabetic medicine. It increases insulin release from the pancreas, which helps lower blood glucose.

Common side effects

Common effects include low blood sugar, headache, nausea, dizziness, weakness, and weight gain. Low sugar may cause sweating, shaking, hunger, palpitations, blurred vision, irritability, confusion, or fainting.

Important information

Do not use it for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. Tell the doctor about severe kidney or liver disease, heart disease, thyroid or hormone disorders, pregnancy, breastfeeding, alcohol intake, and all other diabetes medicines.