Manufacturer: Sanofi India Ltd
Salt Composition : Glimepiride(3mg)
Amaryl 3mg Tablet may be used alone or along with other medicines. It should be taken just before or with the first meal of the day. Take it regularly at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit. Your doctor will decide what dose is best for you and this may change from time to time according to your blood sugar levels.
Glimepiride primarily lowers blood glucose by stimulating the release of insulin from pancreatic beta cells.
Pharmacokinetics. Gastrointestinal absorption is complete, with no interference from meals. Significant absorption can occur within one hour, and distribution is throughout the body, 99.5% bound to plasma protein. Metabolism is by oxidative biotransformation, it is hepatic and complete.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Amaryl
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
Headache
Nausea
Dizziness
You should not use Amaryl 3 Tablet 30's if you have diabetic ketoacidosis or allergic to sulfa containing drugs. Consult a doctor if your blood sugar level is above 200 mg/dL or H1b1Ac is above 6.5%. Your doctor may advice regular liver function test to see for any abnormality due to the use of Amaryl 3 Tablet 30's
Amaryl 3mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Amaryl 3mg Tablet.
Use with caution
Amaryl 3mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Monitoring of the breastfed infant's blood glucose is advisable during maternal therapy with Amaryl 3mg Tablet
Glimepiride is indicated for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus, when diet, physical exercise and weight reduction alone are not adequate. For oral administration. The basis for successful treatment of diabetes is a good diet, regular physical activity, as well as routine checks of blood and urine.
These medicines along with Amaryl Tablet can cause a drastic fall in blood glucose levels: fluconazole, aspirin, antidiabetic medicines like metformin, insulin, warfarin, ramipril, lisinopril, allopur..
Do not chew, crush or break it. Amaryl 3mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
You should skip a dose of Amaryl 3mg Tablet if a meal is skipped, and add a dose of medicine if you eat an extra meal.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Amaryl 3mg Tablet helps decrease high blood sugar level and avoid long-term complications of diabetes.
Take it shortly before or with the first main meal of the day (usually breakfast). Avoid skipping meals.
Exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) alongside.
Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine.
Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Amaryl 3mg Tablet affects you.
It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor and anxiety.
Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms, such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Amaryl 3mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Q. Does Amaryl 3mg Tablet make you sleepy?
Amaryl 3mg Tablet itself does not cause sleepiness. However, it may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) when used with other anti-diabetes medicine. Because of this you may feel sleepy or have problems in sleeping.
Q. Is Amaryl 3mg Tablet safe for kidneys?
Amaryl 3mg Tablet does not affect kidneys in patients with normal kidney function. However, its use should be avoided in patients with severe kidney disease since Amaryl 3mg Tablet is principally eliminated by the kidneys.
Q. Does Amaryl 3mg Tablet cause memory loss?
No, it is not known that Amaryl 3mg Tablet causes memory loss. However, the use of Amaryl 3mg Tablet may cause low blood sugar which may cause problems with concentration and reduced alertness.
Q. Who should not take Amaryl 3mg Tablet?
Amaryl 3mg Tablet should be avoided by patients who are allergic to it, have severe kidney or liver disease, have G6PD-deficiency (an inherited condition affecting red blood cells) or are due to have surgery. Additionally, patients who are trying to get pregnant, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have insulin-dependent diabetes (type 1 diabetes mellitus) should avoid taking Amaryl 3mg Tablet.
Q. How long does it take for Amaryl 3mg Tablet to start working?
Amaryl 3mg Tablet takes about 2 to 3 hours to reduce blood sugar levels. You may not feel any difference, but this does not mean the medicine is not working. Continue taking the medication as directed by your doctor and if you have any concerns, discuss it with your doctor.
Q. How long do I need to take Amaryl 3mg Tablet? Can I stop the medication?
Usually, the treatment for diabetes is suggested for a long term. You may have to continue the treatment life long. Amaryl 3mg Tablet only controls the sugar levels but does not cure it. Do not stop taking Amaryl 3mg Tablet without talking to your doctor. If you stop taking Amaryl 3mg Tablet suddenly your diabetes may get worse.
Q. How and when to take Amaryl 3mg Tablet?
Amaryl 3mg Tablet is advised to be taken in the dose and duration suggested by your doctor. Generally, a single daily dose of Amaryl 3mg Tablet is sufficient to control blood sugar levels. The dose should be taken whole with water shortly before or during breakfast. However, if you skip breakfast then the medicine should be taken shortly before or during your first main meal.
Q. What can happen if I take more than the recommended dose of Amaryl 3mg Tablet?
Amaryl 3mg Tablet should be taken strictly as advised by the doctor. Overdose of Amaryl 3mg Tablet may significantly decrease your blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia). If you think you have taken an excess dose and experience a dip in your sugar level, consume enough sugar (e.g., a small bar of sugar cubes, sweet juice or sweetened tea) and inform a doctor immediately. Severe cases of hypoglycemia accompanied by loss of consciousness and coma require immediate medical treatment and admission into hospital.
