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glimepiride

This medicine is used for managing non-insulin dependent diabetes

Contradications

  • Allergy to sulfonylurea or sulphonamides
  • Type I diabetes
  • diabetic ketonaemia (abnormally high levels of ketone bodies)
  • metabolic acidosis (metabolic disorder with increased acidity in body)
  • lactic acidosis (buildup of Lactate in body causing acidity)
  • malnourished or debilitated patients
  • adrenal insufficiency
  • severe lung dysfunction
  • hypoxemia (decreased concentration of oxygen in blood)
  • dehydration
  • congestive heart failure.

Side effects

Patients using this medicine might experience:

  • low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia)
  • temporary visual impairment
  • stomach disturbances
  • liver impairment
  • metallic taste
  • rash
  • abnormal Vitamin B-12 levels.

Expert Advice

Avoid this medication if:

  • You are allergic to this medicine or it's contents (Sulfa, etc.)

Consult your doctor if:

  • You are pregnant, planning to have a child, or breastfeeding.
  • You have any sort of digestive problems.
  • You have a medical history of: Liver diseases, kidney diseases, thyroid problems, blood disorders, etc.
  • Inform your physician about any other medication you are taking. Especially NSAIDs, thyroid medicines or blood pressure medications (such as Beta Blockers, or ACE inhibitors.)

Be careful about:

  • Having your meals on time to maintain blood sugar levels
  • Taking the medicine timely, in the way that your physician has prescribed (with food)
  • Following the lifestyle changes that your physician has suggested.
  • Alcohol consumption should be avoided.

FAQs

What family of drugs does this medicine belong to?

This drug belongs to a class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. These drugs are used in the treatment and management of diabetes.

Is it safe to have Glimepiride with other anti-diabetic medications such as Sitagliptin?

It is safe to take these medications together, if your physician has recommended it. However, it is important to be even more careful about your meals and dosing schedule, to lower the risk of low blood sugar.

Can this drug be used with Insulin?

If your physician has recommended adding insulin to your treatment, then it should be taken along with this drug. Please make sure that you do not change the prescribed doses in any way, since this may cause changes in blood sugar levels.

Is it better to take metformin with this drug?

Metformin belongs to a different class of drugs, and it can be used along with this drug to improve blood sugar levels. It is safe to take metformin along with this drug, only if your doctor recommends it, and keeping the necessary precautions in mind.

Can this medicine cause low blood sugar?

This is a possible side effect, but can be avoided if meals are taken regularly.

Is this drug safe to use during pregnancy?

No. This drug is not recommended for use in pregnancy. Please consult your doctor before using it during pregnancy.

Can I use this drug during lactation?

No. The use of this medication is not recommended for use during lactation. Please consult your doctor before using this drug during breast feeding.

Can I use this medicine if I have a kidney disease?

This medicine is not recommended for use in kidney problems because it can further worsen the condition. Please consult your doctor for further assistance.

Can I use this medication if I have a liver impairment?

Glimepiride is advised to use cautiously in patients with liver disease. Your doctor may carefully alter the doses if you suffer from it.

What will happen if I skip glimepiride for few days?

This medicine should not be skipped as it can worsen your diabetes. If however, this medication is missed, take the missed pill as soon as you remember but do not double the dose. Complete the full course as recommended by your doctor.

Can I use this drug if I have sulfa allergy?

Avoid using this drug if you are allergic to sulfonylureas or sulfonamides.

Can I use this drug with my blood pressure medicine?

Certain blood pressure medicines may increase the effect of glimepiride and cause the blood sugar levels to fall even more causing hypoglycemia. For this reason, you must consult your doctor before starting therapy with this drug along with any hypertension medicines.

Medicines containing glimepiride

Amarit 1mg

By Reko

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.28

Amarit 2mg

By Reko

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.45

Amarit 3mg

By Reko

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.60

Amarit 4mg

By Reko

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.80

Amaryl 1mg

By Sanofi

Pack size: 2x15's

Rs.155.1

Amaryl 2mg

By Sanofi

Pack size: 2x15's

Rs.307.5

Amaryl 3mg

By Sanofi

Pack size: 2x15's

Rs.462

Amaryl 4mg

By Sanofi

Pack size: 2x15's

Rs.615.12

Bamaryl 2mg

By Orta

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.100

Bamaryl 4mg

By Orta

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.466

Caypride 1mg

By Caylex

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.50

Caypride 1mg

By Caylex

Pack size: 50x10s

Rs.46

Caypride 2mg

By Caylex

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.100

Caypride 2mg

By Caylex

Pack size: 50x10s

Rs.92

Caypride 3mg

By Caylex

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.150

Caypride 3mg

By Caylex

Pack size: 50x10s

Rs.138

Caypride 4mg

By Caylex

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.200

Caypride 4mg

By Caylex

Pack size: 50x10s

Rs.184

Diabold 1mg 1mg

By Barrett

Pack size: 2 x 10s

Rs.55

Diabold 2mg

By Barrett

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.100

Diabold 3mg

By Barrett

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.150

Diabold 4mg

By Barrett

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.200

Diaglide 1mg

By Polyfine

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.50

Diaglide 2mg

By Polyfine

Pack size: 10s

Rs.110

Diaglim 2mg

By Askari

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.100

Diaglim 4mg

By Askari

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.200

Dialex 1mg

By Pulse

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.50

Dialex 2mg

By Pulse

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.100

Diatrol 1mg

By Martin Dow

Pack size: 2x10's

Rs.50

Diatrol 2mg

By Martin Dow

Pack size: 2x10's

Rs.83

Diatrol 3mg

By Martin Dow

Pack size: 2x10's

Rs.102

Diatrol 4mg

By Martin Dow

Pack size: 2x10's

Rs.137.5

Dibnil 1mg

By Jinnah Pharma

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.40

Dibnil 2mg

By Jinnah Pharma

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.60

Dibnil 3mg

By Jinnah Pharma

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.80

Dibnil 4mg

By Jinnah Pharma

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.100

Difree 2mg

By Friends

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.100

Diryl 1mg

By Kurative

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.50

Diryl 2mg

By Kurative

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.100

Diryl 4mg

By Kurative

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.200

Eperide 2mg

By Flow Pharma

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.50

Evopride 1mg

By Pharm Evo

Pack size: 3x10's

Rs.75

Evopride 2mg

By Pharm Evo

Pack size: 3x10's

Rs.151.66

Evopride 3mg

By Pharm Evo

Pack size: 3x10's

Rs.190

Evopride 4mg

By Pharm Evo

Pack size: 3x10's

Rs.240

G-Taz 2mg

By Ambrosia

Pack size: 20s

Rs.100

G.P.D 1mg

By Xenon

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.50

G.P.D 2mg

By Xenon

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.100

G.P.D 3mg

By Xenon

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.150

G.P.D 4mg

By Xenon

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.200

Gamaryl 1mg

By Akson

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.35

Gamaryl 2mg

By Akson

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.50

Gamaryl 3mg

By Akson

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.62.5

Gamaryl 4mg

By Akson

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.70

Gempride 1mg

By Atco

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.70

Gempride 2mg

By Atco

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.50

Gempride 3mg

By Atco

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.80

Gempride 4mg

By Atco

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.90

Genlip 1mg

By Genix

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.30

Genlip 2mg

By Genix

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.55

Genlip 3mg

By Genix

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.87.5

Genlip 4mg

By Genix

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.110

Geopride 1mg

By Geofman

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.50

Geopride 2mg

By Geofman

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.50

Geopride 3mg

By Geofman

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.150

Getryl 1 mg

By Getz Pharma

Pack size: 2 x 10s

Rs.87.51

Getryl 2 mg

By Getz Pharma

Pack size: 2 x 10s

Rs.217.5

Getryl 3 mg

By Getz Pharma

Pack size: 2 x 10's

Rs.285

Getryl 4 mg

By Getz Pharma

Pack size: 2 x 10s

Rs.256.5

Glactil 2mg

By Aries

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.50

Glactil 3mg

By Aries

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.70

Glactil 4mg

By Aries

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.95

Glemex 1mg

By Schazoo Pharmaceuticals

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.87.87

Glemex 2mg

By Schazoo Pharmaceuticals

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.60

Glemex 3mg

By Schazoo Pharmaceuticals

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.85

Glemex 4mg

By Schazoo Pharmaceuticals

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.200

Glemser 1mg

By Panacea

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.50

Glemser 2mg

By Panacea

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.100

Glemser 3mg

By Panacea

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.0

Glemser 4mg

By Panacea

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.120

Gligo 1mg

By Saffron

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.35

Gligo 2mg

By Saffron

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.60

Gligo 3mg

By Saffron

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.90

Gligo 4mg

By Saffron

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.0

Gliguard 1mg

By Epla

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.30

Gliguard 2mg

By Epla

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.50

Glimecide 1mg

By Werick

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.27.5

Glimecide 2mg

By Werick

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.47.5

Glimecide 3mg

By Werick

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.80

Glimecide 4mg

By Werick

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.100

Glimer 1mg

By Amson

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.30

Glimer 2mg

By Amson

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.0

Glimer 3mg

By Amson

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.86

Glimer 4mg

By Amson

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.0

Glimryl 1mg

By Alliance

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.37.5

Glimryl 2mg

By Alliance

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.60

Glimryl 3mg

By Alliance

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.100

Glimryl 4mg

By Alliance

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.125

Glimtide 2mg

By Beste Pharma

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.45

Glimtide 4mg

By Beste Pharma

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.80

Glio 1mg

By Macter

Pack size: 2x10's

Rs.82.36

Glio 2mg

By Macter

Pack size: 2x10's

Rs.125

Glio 3mg

By Macter

Pack size: 2x10's

Rs.166.18

Glio 4mg

By Macter

Pack size: 2x10's

Rs.270

Glioptim 1mg

By Martin Dow

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.52.16

Glioptim 2mg

By Martin Dow

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.97

Glioptim 3mg

By Martin Dow

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.169.5

Glioptim 4mg

By Martin Dow

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.213

Glip 1mg

By Mass-PH Health

Pack size: 3x10's

Rs.43.66

Glip 2mg

By Mass-PH Health

Pack size: 3x10's

Rs.87.33

Glip 4mg

By Mass-PH Health

Pack size: 2x10's

Rs.210

Gliride 1mg

By Pfizer

Pack size: 2x10's

Rs.50

Gliride 2mg

By Pfizer

Pack size: 2x10's

Rs.100

Gliride 3mg

By Pfizer

Pack size: 2x10's

Rs.150

Gliride 4mg

By Pfizer

Pack size: 2x10's

Rs.200

Glitop 1mg

By Helix Pharma

Pack size: 2x10's

Rs.25

Glitop 2mg

By Helix Pharma

Pack size: 2x10's

Rs.45

Glitop 3mg

By Helix Pharma

Pack size: 2x10's

Rs.0

Glitop 4mg

By Helix Pharma

Pack size: 2x10's

Rs.0

Glory 1mg

By Novartis

Pack size: 2x10's

Rs.40.25

Glory 2mg

By Novartis

Pack size: 2x10's

Rs.85

Glory 3mg

By Novartis

Pack size: 2x10's

Rs.103.5

Glory 4mg

By Novartis

Pack size: 2x10's

Rs.132.25

Glow 1mg

By Adamjee Pharmaceuticals

Pack size: 2x10's

Rs.31

Glow 2mg

By Adamjee Pharmaceuticals

Pack size: 2x10's

Rs.55

Glow 3mg

By Adamjee Pharmaceuticals

Pack size: 2x10's

Rs.82.5

Glow 4mg

By Adamjee Pharmaceuticals

Pack size: 2x10's

Rs.103.5

Glucoglin 2mg

By Festel Lab

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.100

Gluconorm 1mg

By AGP

Pack size: 2x10's

Rs.87.5

Gluconorm 2mg

By AGP

Pack size: 2x10's

Rs.132.5

Gluconorm 3mg

By AGP

Pack size: 2x10's

Rs.172.5

Gluconorm 4mg

By AGP

Pack size: 2x10's

Rs.230

Glucoride 1mg

By Star

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.0

Glucoride 2mg

By Star

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.60

Glucoride 3mg

By Star

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.0

Glucoride 4mg

By Star

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.0

Glyper 1mg

By Maple

Pack size: 2x10's

Rs.25

Glyper 2mg

By Maple

Pack size: 2x10's

Rs.45

Glyper 3mg

By Maple

Pack size: 2x10's

Rs.67.5

Glyper 4mg

By Maple

Pack size: 2x10's

Rs.90

Glyset 1mg

By Wilshire

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.70

Glyset 2mg

By Wilshire

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.105

Glyset 3mg

By Wilshire

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.150

Glyset 4mg

By Wilshire

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.230

Gpride 1mg

By Sami

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.83

Gpride 2mg

By Sami

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.95

Initial 1mg

By Grays

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.50

Initial 2mg

By Grays

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.85

Initial 3mg

By Grays

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.85

Initial 4mg

By Grays

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.170

Limopride 1mg

By Brookes

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.50

Limopride 2mg

By Brookes

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.100

Limopride 3mg

By Brookes

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.150

Limopride 4mg

By Brookes

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.200

Medipride 1mg

By Medipak

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.30

Medipride 2mg

By Medipak

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.45

Medipride 3mg

By Medipak

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.70

Medipride 4mg

By Medipak

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.90

Mediryl 2mg

By Mediate

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.100

Mediryl 4mg

By Mediate

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.200

Megapride 1mg

By Mega

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.40

Megapride 2mg

By Mega

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.70

Megapride 3mg

By Mega

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.75

Megapride 4mg

By Mega

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.120

Melitus 1mg

By S.J. & G. Fazul Ellahie

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.32.5

Melitus 2mg

By S.J. & G. Fazul Ellahie

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.50

Melitus 3mg

By S.J. & G. Fazul Ellahie

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.75

Melitus 4mg

By S.J. & G. Fazul Ellahie

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.100

Melnorm 1mg

By Danas

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.50

Melnorm 2mg

By Danas

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.100

Melnorm 4mg

By Danas

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.200

Neoglim 1mg

By Everest

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.50

Neoglim 2mg

By Everest

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.100

Neoglim 3mg

By Everest

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.150

Neoglim 4mg

By Everest

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.200

Norlim 1mg

By Nabi Qasim

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.40

Norlim 2mg

By Nabi Qasim

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.45

Norlim 3mg

By Nabi Qasim

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.75

Norlim 4mg

By Nabi Qasim

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.100

Nyloride 1mg

By Highnoon

Pack size: 2x10's

Rs.30

Nyloride 2mg

By Highnoon

Pack size: 2x10's

Rs.50

Nyloride 3mg

By Highnoon

Pack size: 2x10's

Rs.87.5

Nyloride 4mg

By Highnoon

Pack size: 2x10's

Rs.110

Omarid 1mg

By Shawan

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.30

Omarid 2mg

By Shawan

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.55

Omarid 3mg

By Shawan

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.80

Omarid 4mg

By Shawan

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.105

Orinase 1mg

By CCL

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.95

Orinase 2mg Tablets 2mg

By CCL

Pack size: 2 x 10s

Rs.155.93

Orinase 3mg

By CCL

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.170

Orinase 4mg

By CCL

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.318.08

Pamaryl 1mg

By Himont

Pack size: 2x10's

Rs.73.05

Pamaryl 2mg

By Himont

Pack size: 2x10's

Rs.129.39

Pamaryl 3mg

By Himont

Pack size: 2x10's

Rs.199.23

Pamaryl 4mg

By Himont

Pack size: 2x10's

Rs.292.2

Praba 1mg

By Tagma

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.30

Praba 2mg

By Tagma

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.50

Praba 3mg

By Tagma

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.75

RayPride 1mg

By RayPharma

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.61.87

RayPride 2mg

By RayPharma

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.123.74

RayPride 3mg

By RayPharma

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.185.61

RayPride 4mg

By RayPharma

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.247.48

Retryl 1mg

By Rock PhARMA

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.50.72

Retryl 2mg

By Rock PhARMA

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.69.99

Retryl 3mg

By Rock PhARMA

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.121.53

Retryl 4mg

By Rock PhARMA

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.127

Steady 1mg

By Byron

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.35

Steady 2mg

By Byron

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.80

Steady 3mg

By Byron

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.90

Steady 4mg

By Byron

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.120

Suglow 1mg

By Hamaz

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.0

Suglow 2mg

By Hamaz

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.0

Suglow 3mg

By Hamaz

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.0

Suglow 4mg

By Hamaz

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.0

Sugral 1mg

By Rakahposhi

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.50

Sugral 2mg

By Rakahposhi

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.60

Sugral 3mg

By Rakahposhi

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.150

Sugral 4mg

By Rakahposhi

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.200

Sunpride 2mg

By Batala Pharma

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.45

Sunpride 3mg

By Batala Pharma

Pack size: 2x10s

Rs.75

V Pride 1mg

By V Care

Pack size: 2 x 10s

Rs.29

V Pride 2mg

By V Care

Pack size: 2 x 10s

Rs.82.5

V Pride 3mg

By Scilife

Pack size: 2 x 10s

Rs.75

V Pride 4mg

By V Care

Pack size: 2 x 10s

Rs.0

Zeenaryl 1mg

By High-Q

Pack size: 2x10's

Rs.80

Zeenaryl 2mg

By High-Q

Pack size: 2x10's

Rs.120

Zeenaryl 3mg

By High-Q

Pack size: 2x10's

Rs.126.5

Zeenaryl 4mg

By High-Q

Pack size: 2x10's

Rs.180

Safgo 4 mg

By Saffron

Pack size: 2 x 10's

Rs.175

Gpride 2mg

By Sami

Pack size: 1x20's

Rs.304.37

G-helix 1 mg

By Helix Pharma

Pack size: 2 x 10's

Rs.42.5

Getryl 3 mg

By Getz

Pack size: 3 x 10's

Rs.230

Getryl 2 mg

By Getz Pharma

Pack size: 3 x 10's

Rs.203.96

Getryl 4 mg

By Getz

Pack size: 3 x 10's

Rs.370.93

Gpride 1 mg

By Sami

Pack size: 1 x 20's

Rs.166

Getryl 1 mg

By Getz Pharma

Pack size: 3x10's

Rs.105