Generic Name - Glimepiride
Category - Anti-diabetic drug.
Indications
Control of Type II Diabetes
Generic Amaryl is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to lower blood glucose in people with type II diabetes. In Type II diabetes, insulin usually is not necessary to control the blood sugar. Instead, diet and oral medications often are sufficient. Glemepiride (Generic Amaryl) works primarily by increasing insulin secretion and lowering the blood glucose concentration duly taking care of patients from the risk of low blood sugar.
Generic for Amaryl Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Amaryl is contraindicated in patients, who are known to be hypersensitive to this drug, and diabetic ketoacidosis (with or without coma).
Generic Amaryl should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Kidney disease
Liver disease
Major surgery
Server infection or injury
Thyroid disease.
Allergic reaction to glimepiride, sulfonamides.
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Amaryl. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.
Bosentan
Medicines for fungal or yeast infection
Rifampin
Warfarin
Generic for Amaryl Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericAmaryl
The usual starting dose of Generic Amaryl as initial therapy is 1 to 2 mg once daily, administered with breakfast or the first main meal. Those patients who may be more sensitive to hypoglycemic drugs should be started at 1 mg once daily, and should be titrated carefully.
Generic for Amaryl Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Amaryl side Effects include chest pain, chills, coughing up blood, dark urine, fever, fluid-filled skin blisters, general feeling of illness and increased amounts of sputum.
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Amaryl.
Generic for Amaryl and Pregnancy
Use of Generic Amaryl by pregnant women is strictly restricted. Considering the importance of maintaining normal blood sugar levels during pregnancy, talk to your doctor who may prescribe insulin injection instead.
Generic for Amaryl and Breastfeeding
Drugs similar to Generic Amaryl do appear in breast milk and may cause low blood sugar in nursing infants. It is not recommended for use while nursing and an alternative method of injecting insulin may be prescribed by your doctor to control sugar levels while breast feeding.
Generic for Amaryl and Pediatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Amaryl in Children have not been established.
Generic for Amaryl and Geriatric
Generic Amaryl is known to be substantially excreted by the kidney, and the risk of toxic reactions to this drug may be greater in patients with impaired renal function. Because elderly patients are more likely to have decreased renal function, care should be taken in dose selection, and it may be useful to monitor renal function.
Note
The above information about Generic Amaryl serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.
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