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Glimetis is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Diabetes are some of its major therapeutic uses.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Glimetis. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Glimetis can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Glimetis are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Glimetis's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Glimetis's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Glimetis is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Heart Disease, Liver Disease, Kidney Disease are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Glimetis contraindications section.
Additionally, Glimetis may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Glimetis is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Glimetis is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Glimetis is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Glimetis safe for pregnant women?
Glimetis can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Glimetis right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Glimetis safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Glimetis on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Glimetis will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Glimetis on the Kidneys?
Glimetis can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Glimetis on the Liver?
Glimetis can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Glimetis on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Glimetis on the heart have been reported.
Glimetis should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Glimetis unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Glimetis habit forming or addictive?
Glimetis is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Glimetis as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Glimetis should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Glimetis cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Glimetis
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Glimetis, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Glimetis
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Glimetis as it can have severe side effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Amaryl (glimepiride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 272
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1156-1158