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Description
Glimepiride 4 mg tablets (Exeter) are an oral medication used to manage type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Primary Medical Uses:
– Used to lower blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Drug Class or Type:
– Sulfonylurea oral hypoglycemic agent.
General Mechanism of Action:
– Stimulates the pancreas to release insulin, which helps decrease blood glucose levels.
– Enhances insulin sensitivity in peripheral tissues.
Common Forms:
– Oral tablets, including the 4 mg strength.
Dosage Instructions:
– Typically taken once daily with breakfast or the first main meal.
– Starting dose is usually between 1 mg and 2 mg daily, adjusted based on blood glucose response.
– Maintenance doses commonly range up to 4 mg daily, with a maximum dose up to 8 mg daily if needed.
Side Effects, Contraindications, or Interactions:
– Common side effects include hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), dizziness, headache, nausea, and weight gain.
– Not suitable for patients with type 1 diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis, or severe kidney or liver impairment.
– Use caution with other medications that may lower blood sugar.
– Alcohol consumption may increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Glimepiride 4 mg tablets by Exeter are prescribed as part of a broader treatment plan that includes diet and exercise to improve blood glucose control in type 2 diabetes.
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