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Amaryl (Glimepiride)
  • Weight:
    2 mg
  • Set:
    90 tabs
  • Per pill price:
    $0.78
  • Availability:
    In stock
  • Price:
    $70.00
  • Manufacture: n/a

    Amaryl is used for: Treating type 2 diabetes in patients who cannot control blood sugar levels by diet and exercise alone. It is used along with diet and exercise. It may be used alone or with other antidiabetic medicines.

    Brand Name: Amaryl.
    Generic Name: Glimepiride
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    This medication description is not meant for treatment prescription without the intervention of a specialist
    Common Uses
    Amaryl is a medium-to-long acting sulfonylurea anti-diabetic drug. It is used for treating patients with diabetes of second type, when diet and exercise alone can not control abnormally high level of blood sugar.

    How to Take
    Before start taking any new medicine please consult with a doctor. The recommended starting dose of Amaryl is 1 to 2 mg taken once daily with breakfast or the first main meal. The maximum dose you can take is 8 mg.

    Warning and Precautions
    If you are diabetic, carry ID card all the time. To achieve better results while using Amaryl you should follow appropriate diet and special exercises. It may be harder to control your blood sugar during times of stress such as fever, infection, injury, or surgery. Talk with your doctor about how to control your blood sugar if any of these occur. The doctor may recommend you to use insulin instead Amaryl. Use effective birth control while taking Amaryl. Before receiving any medical help, tell doctor that you are taking Amaryl. In rare cases, Amaryl can lead to congestive heart failure. If you already have this problem, you should avoid using this medicine. Amaryl may cause low blood sugar levels when it is used along with insulin or other oral diabetic medicines. Low blood sugar may make you anxious, sweaty, weak, dizzy, drowsy, or faint. It may also make your heart beat faster, change your vision or make you more hungry. To increase blood sugar you may carry reliable source of glucose or you should eat or drink a quick source of sugar like table sugar, honey, candy, orange juice. This will raise your blood sugar level quickly. To prevent low blood sugar, eat meals at the same time each day and do not skip meals.

    Important
    Amaryl should not be used while pregnant. If you are pregnant, stop taking Amaryl. If you are planning to become pregnant, make sure your doctor knows that you are taking Amaryl. It also appears in breast milk and could affect a nursing infant.

    Missed Dose
    If your doctor gave you strict instructions not to miss dose and if you missed one take the missed dose as soon as you remembered. If it is time for your next dose, skip it and continue taking you medicine regularly. Do not double the medicine. It can cause severe side effects.

    Overdose
    Almost any medicine taking in excess doses without consultation with your doctor can cause an overdose. Symptoms of overdose may include hypoglycemia, lightheadedness or dizziness, very fast or slow heart rate.If you suspect an overdose contact your emergency room immediately.

    Storage
    Amaryl should be stored at room temperature in a container it comes in. Protect from heat, sun light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep away from pets and children.

    Possible Side Effects
    Any of the medicine can cause side effects. If the side effects occur seek medical attention or consult with your doctor for more information. Anyway such common side effects may bother you:  diarrhea, stomach pain, headache, muscle pain, sore throat, weight gain, nausea, tiredness, vomiting blood disorders, blurred vision, liver problems, sensitivity to light. Seek medical attention if any of these side effects occur: chest pain, allergic reactions, difficulty swallowing or breathing, fainting, irregular or slow heartbeat, shortness of breath, unusual stomach pain, dark urine, vision problems.

    More Information
    The information given above is a summary. Your doctor, pharmacies or health care provider can provide more information about Amaryl. Do not share this medicine with others for whom it was not prescribed. Do not use this medicine for other health conditions. Do not store medication with end term of storage.

     

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