Glimepiride 3mg Tablet is a hypoglycaemic agent that the patient takes orally, and it is used to control hyperglycemia in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients. It does so by enhancing the action of insulin in the body and also the pancreas is made to produce more insulin, so reducing the blood glucose level. This medication is usually provided along with a proper diet and physical activity to attain better glucose control.
Glimepiride is a medicine falls under the category of sulfonylureas. This medicine is helps to boost the secretion of insulin from the pancreas. It also aids the absorption of sugar from the bloodstream into the bodyβs cells where it can be used as energy.
The typical daily dose is 3mg and you can take this medicine with a glass of water along with breakfast. As per the doctor’s advice, you can adjust your dose but you cannot chane the dose without the permission of your doctor.
A few of the most common side effects can be:
If you have any of these side effects for a longer time than expected or become more severe, then you should seek advice from your healthcare provider without any delay.
You should store this medicine at a temperature below 25Β°C in a cool and dry place. Additionally, you should avoid direct sunlight and moisture. Also, keep it out of children’s reach.