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Glimepiride

Used for: Glimepiride tablets are indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ]. Limitations of Use Glimepiride tablets should not be used for the treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus or diabetic ketoacidosis, as it would not be effective in these settings. Glimepiride tablets are a sulfonylurea indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus ( 1 ).

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What It Is Used For

Used for: Glimepiride tablets are indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ]. Limitations of Use Glimepiride tablets should not be used for the treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus or diabetic ketoacidosis, as it would not be effective in these settings. Glimepiride tablets are a sulfonylurea indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus ( 1 ).

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Active Ingredient

GLIMEPIRIDE

Chemical Name

GLIMEPIRIDE

Common Brands

Glimepiride

Generic / Alternate Names

GLIMEPIRIDE

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Heart Failure

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Frequent hunger

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High blood sugar symptoms

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Low blood sugar symptoms

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Sweating episodes

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Unintentional weight changes

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