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Glimsite is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Diabetes are some of its major therapeutic uses.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Glimsite. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Glimsite have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Glimsite normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Glimsite's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Glimsite has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Glimsite related warnings section.
Glimsite can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Glimsite in conditions like Heart Disease, Liver Disease, Kidney Disease. Some other conditions that can be affected by Glimsite are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Glimsite may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Glimsite, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Glimsite 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 Glimsite is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Glimsite safe for pregnant women?
Glimsite can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Glimsite right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Glimsite safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Glimsite for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Glimsite on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Glimsite. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Glimsite on the Liver?
Glimsite 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 Glimsite on the Heart?
Side effects of Glimsite rarely affect the heart.
Glimsite 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 Glimsite unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Glimsite habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Glimsite has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Glimsite as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Glimsite only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Glimsite cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Glimsite
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Glimsite together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Glimsite
Consumption of alcohol and Glimsite together may have severe effects on your health.
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