1. Overview
This medicine is an oral antidiabetic tablet commonly used to help manage high blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. It supports blood sugar control alongside diet and lifestyle measures.
2. How It Works
It helps the pancreas release more insulin when blood sugar is high, and assists the body’s cells to use insulin better. This action helps lower glucose (sugar) levels in the bloodstream.
3. Common Uses
- Helps control high blood sugar in type 2 diabetes.
- Used when diet and exercise alone are not enough.
- May be combined with other diabetes medicines for better glucose control.
4. Key Benefits
- Supports daily blood sugar management.
- Taken once a day for convenience.
- Generally well tolerated with a long track record of use.
5. Safety & Precautions
- Take exactly as prescribed by your healthcare professional.
- Monitor blood sugar regularly while using this medicine.
- Be aware of symptoms like dizziness or shakiness, which may signal low blood sugar if it drops too low.
- Inform your doctor about other medications you take, as interactions may occur.
- If you feel unwell or notice unusual symptoms, contact your healthcare provider.
6. Scientific Literature (External Links)
- Glimepiride—an oral antidiabetic agent: Clinical overview of glucose‑lowering properties and mechanism.
Glimepiride on PubMed – oral antidiabetic agent - Glimepiride: role of a new sulfonylurea in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus: Detailed review of its pharmacological profile.
Glimepiride clinical pharmacology review on PubMed - Glimepiride: evidence‑based facts, trends, and observations (PMC): Evidence on effects in glycemic control and use considerations.
Glimepiride efficacy and safety review (PMC)
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