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sulfonylureas-glimepiride (side effects (photosensitivity, low sodium,…
sulfonylureas-glimepiride
mechanism of action
increases insulin secreation from pancreatic beta-cells
side effects
photosensitivity
low sodium
weight gain
disulfirum -reaction
hunger
signs of low blood sugar such as sweating, dizziness
contra indications
history of hypersensitivity reaction to sulfonamide derivatives
type 1 diabetes mellitus
indications
as monotherapy in patients with side effects of metformin
as add on to metformin in patients not achieving glycaemic effects
as a third glucose lowering blood in patients not achieving glycaemic targets
precautions
liver diseases
kidney diseases
sulfa allergy
route of administration
oral with first meal of the day
1 to 2 mg once daily in the morning with breakfast
storage
do not store at moist areas
store at a room temperature
keep it in temperature of 20 to 25 degrees celcius