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Glimepiride

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Overview

What is Glimepiride?

Glimepiride tablets USP, are an oral sulfonylurea that contains the active ingredient glimepiride USP. Chemically, glimepiride USP is identified as 1-[[p-[2-(3-ethyl-4-methyl-2-oxo-3-pyrroline-1-carboxamido) ethyl]phenyl]sulfonyl]-3-(trans-4-methylcyclohexyl)urea (C H N O S) with a molecular weight of 490.62. Glimepiride USP is a white to almost white powder, soluble in dimethyl formamide, sparingly soluble in methylene chloride, practically insoluble in water.

The structural formula is:

Glimepiride tablets meets USP drug release test 2. 

Glimepiride tablets USP, contain the active ingredient glimepiride USP and the following inactive ingredients: lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrys­talline cellulose, povidone and sodium starch glycolate. In addition, glimepiride 1 mg tablets contain ferric oxide red, glimepiride 2 mg tablets contain lake blend green (contains D&C yellow # 10 aluminium lake and FD&C blue #1/ brilliant blue FCF aluminium lake) and glimepiride 4 mg tablets contain lake blend blue (contains D&C yellow # 10 aluminium lake and FD&C blue # 1/ brilliant blue FCF aluminium lake).



What does Glimepiride look like?



What are the available doses of Glimepiride?

Tablets (scored): 1 mg, 2 mg, 4 mg (3)

What should I talk to my health care provider before I take Glimepiride?

How should I use Glimepiride?

Glimepiride tablets are indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus [see ].


What interacts with Glimepiride?

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What are the warnings of Glimepiride?

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What are the precautions of Glimepiride?

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What are the side effects of Glimepiride?

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What should I look out for while using Glimepiride?

Glimepiride tablets are contraindicated in patients with a history of a hypersensitivity reaction to: 

Sulfonamide derivatives: Patients who have developed an allergic reaction to sulfonamide derivatives may develop an allergic reaction to glimepiride. Do not use glimepiride in patients who have a history of an allergic reaction to sulfonamide derivatives.  

Reported hypersensitivity reactions include cutaneous eruptions with or without pruritus as well as more serious reactions (e.g. anaphylaxis, angioedema, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, dyspnea) [see and ].


What might happen if I take too much Glimepiride?

An overdosage of glimepiride tablets, as with other sulfonylureas, can produce severe hypoglycemia. Mild episodes of hypoglycemia can be treated with oral glucose. Severe hypoglycemic reactions constitute medical emergencies requiring immediate treatment. Severe hypoglycemia with coma, seizure, or neurological impairment can be treated with glucagon or intravenous glucose. Continued observation and additional carbohydrate intake may be necessary because hypoglycemia may recur after apparent clinical recovery [see ].


How should I store and handle Glimepiride?

Store at Controlled Room Temperature, 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F).Protect from light.Store at Controlled Room Temperature, 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F).Protect from light.Glimepiride tablets USP, are available in the following strengths and package sizes:  Glimepiride tablets USP, 1 mg are peach, oval, flat beveled edged, uncoated tablets debossed “RDY” on one side and “320” separating “3” and “20” with bisect line scoring on the other side. Bottles of 30                                       NDC 43063-121-30Bottles of 90                                       NDC 43063-121-90Store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].Dispense in well-closed containers with safety closures.Glimepiride tablets USP, are available in the following strengths and package sizes:  Glimepiride tablets USP, 1 mg are peach, oval, flat beveled edged, uncoated tablets debossed “RDY” on one side and “320” separating “3” and “20” with bisect line scoring on the other side. Bottles of 30                                       NDC 43063-121-30Bottles of 90                                       NDC 43063-121-90Store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].Dispense in well-closed containers with safety closures.Glimepiride tablets USP, are available in the following strengths and package sizes:  Glimepiride tablets USP, 1 mg are peach, oval, flat beveled edged, uncoated tablets debossed “RDY” on one side and “320” separating “3” and “20” with bisect line scoring on the other side. Bottles of 30                                       NDC 43063-121-30Bottles of 90                                       NDC 43063-121-90Store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].Dispense in well-closed containers with safety closures.Glimepiride tablets USP, are available in the following strengths and package sizes:  Glimepiride tablets USP, 1 mg are peach, oval, flat beveled edged, uncoated tablets debossed “RDY” on one side and “320” separating “3” and “20” with bisect line scoring on the other side. Bottles of 30                                       NDC 43063-121-30Bottles of 90                                       NDC 43063-121-90Store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].Dispense in well-closed containers with safety closures.Glimepiride tablets USP, are available in the following strengths and package sizes:  Glimepiride tablets USP, 1 mg are peach, oval, flat beveled edged, uncoated tablets debossed “RDY” on one side and “320” separating “3” and “20” with bisect line scoring on the other side. Bottles of 30                                       NDC 43063-121-30Bottles of 90                                       NDC 43063-121-90Store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].Dispense in well-closed containers with safety closures.Glimepiride tablets USP, are available in the following strengths and package sizes:  Glimepiride tablets USP, 1 mg are peach, oval, flat beveled edged, uncoated tablets debossed “RDY” on one side and “320” separating “3” and “20” with bisect line scoring on the other side. Bottles of 30                                       NDC 43063-121-30Bottles of 90                                       NDC 43063-121-90Store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].Dispense in well-closed containers with safety closures.