Glivarid Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Glimepiride

Indications/Uses

Type 2 DM when dietary modification has failed in adequate glycemic control.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Starting dose: 1-2 mg once daily. Max: 2 mg. Patients more sensitive to hypoglycemic drugs should be started at 1 mg once daily. Maintenance dose: 1-4 mg once daily. Max: 8 mg once daily. After reaching 2-mg dose, dosage increase should be made in increments not >2 mg at 1-2 wk intervals.

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Overdosage

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Administration

Should be taken with food: Take w/ breakfast or the 1st main meal of the day.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Diabetic ketoacidosis w/ or w/o coma.

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Special Precautions

Patients w/ mild to moderate renal & hepatic impairment. Should not be given during pregnancy & lactation. Safety & effectiveness have not been established in childn. Elderly.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Hypoglycemia, GI disturbances eg, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea & constipation.

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Drug Interactions

Hypoglycemic action may be potentiated by certain drugs, including NSAIDs & other highly protein-bound drugs eg, salicylates, sulfonamides, chloramphenicol, coumarin derivatives, probenecid, MAOIs, β-adrenergic blocking agents. Reduced hypoglycemic effect w/ thiazides & other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, estrogens, OC, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, thyroid hormones & INH.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Antidiabetic Agents

ATC Classification

A10BB12 - glimepiride ; Belongs to the class of sulfonylureas. Used in the treatment of diabetes.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Glivarid tab 2 mg

Packing/Price

40's

Glivarid

glimepiride

Manufacturer:

ACME

Distributor:

Euro Generics