Buy Generic Amaryl Online

What is the drug?

Generic Amaryl (Glimepiride) is a sufonylurea anti-diabetic medicine. It is given to patients with type 2 diabetes. The drug controls the sugar levels in the blood when it becomes impossible to control it through exercise and diet.

Classification and mechanism of Action

Generic Amaryl (Glimepiride) belongs to a class of medicines that controls the diabetes (Sulfonylureas) in the body. The drug lowers the sugar level in the blood which allows insulin to be secreted from the pancreas into the blood. The secreted insulin allows the sugar to leave the blood and spread throughout the human body.

Looking after the drug

The drug must be kept at room temperature. It should not be exposed to moisture and light. Keep it out of the reach of children. Do not store medicine in the bathroom.

How to take the medication

Generic Amaryl (Glimepiride) must be taken with breakfast or with the first meal of the day. It should be taken by mouth, but you must ask your doctor before starting Glimepiride. To ensure maximum benefits of the drug, it must be taken at the same time every day.

Dosage

Adult and children dose

The initial dose of Glimepiride for adults and children is 1 to 2 mg per day. The maintenance dose is 1 to 4 mg per day. Both adults and children may take a maximum dose of 8 mg per day.

Geriatric Dose

The initial dose is 1 g per day. The maintenance is 1 to 4 mg per day.

Overdose

If you suspect an overdose of Glimepiride immediately contact your nearest poison control center.

Missed dose

Never take a missed dose together with the scheduled dose. You must take the missed dose as soon as you remember. The doctors advise the patients to avoid taking the missed dose when it’s time for the next dose of Glimepiride.

Warnings and Precautions

• The drug may cause hypoglycemia. The patient must be able to recognize the symptoms of hypoglycemia.
• The patients may also report hypersensitivity reactions
• Inform your doctor about any allergies or allergic reactions that you experience due to the medication
• Your doctor must know your entire medical history before you start taking the drug
• Do not forget to inform the doctor if you have experienced any of the following diseases:

• Kidney disease
• Liver disease
• Hormonal conditions
• Thyroid disease
• Electrolyte imbalance

Possible Side Effects

You may experience any of the following side effects due to Glimepiride:

• Nausea
• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Blurred vision
• Light headedness
• Fast heartbeat
• Tremors
• Severe allergic reactions (rashes, itching)
• Unusual tiredness
• Difficulty in swallowing
• Hives

When the drug should not be used?

Pregnant women should only use the drug when it is really required. The medication may worsen the diabetic condition in pregnant women.  Consult a doctor before taking the drug during pregnancy.

Some drugs pass into the breast milk. However, it is not clear whether Glimepiride is excreted through the breast milk or not. Therefore, it must be avoided if you are a nursing mother.

Do not use the drug before any kind of surgery

How long should you take the drug?

Generic Amaryl (Glimepiride) must be taken until your doctor advises you to stop taking the medication.