Glide 3 mg 30 Tablets

Glide 3 mg 30 Tablets :

Glimepiride 3 mg Tablets

Why Glimepiride is Used:

Glimepiride is used to lower blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes (not dependent on insulin) as a supplement to a proper diet and exercise.

Do Not Take Glimepiride If:

• You are allergic to glimepiride, other sulfonylureas, sulfonamides, or any of the other ingredients in this medicine.

• You have type 1 diabetes (insulin-dependent).

• You have diabetic ketoacidosis (a serious complication where blood sugar levels are very high and you experience nausea, frequent urination, fatigue, and muscle weakness).

• You are in diabetic coma.

• You have serious liver problems.

• You have kidney problems.

Warnings and Precautions:

Inform your doctor about all your health conditions, including if you:

• Are recovering from an injury, surgery, infection with fever, or other forms of stress.

• Have liver or kidney problems.

• Have a deficiency of an enzyme called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD).

This medicine may cause low blood sugar especially if you miss a meal, exercise a lot, or drink alcohol.

Signs of low blood sugar include: nausea, hunger, trembling, dizziness, confusion, drowsiness, difficulty speaking, and sweating. You can take a sugar cube or some juice.

Possible Side Effects:

Stop using this product and seek immediate medical care if you develop a rash; itching; red, sore, or peeling skin; tightness in the chest or throat; difficulty breathing, swallowing, or speaking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. The frequency of these side effects is unknown.

Serious Side Effects:

• Allergic reactions

• Low blood sugar levels

• Liver problems