Zeenaryl Tablets 2Mg (1 Strip = 10 Tablets)
The primary mechanism of action of glimepiride in lowering blood glucose is by stimulating pancreatic beta cells to...
The primary mechanism of action of glimepiride in lowering blood glucose is by stimulating pancreatic beta cells to produce more insulin and induce increased activity of peripheral insulin intracellular receptor. However, as with other sulfonylureas, the mechanism by which glimepiride lowers blood glucose during long-term administration has not been clearly established.
Purpose
Diabetes
Ingredients
Glimepiride
Warnings
Hemolytic Anemia can occur if glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficient. Consider a non sulfonylurea alternative.
Potential Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Mortality with Sulfonylureas: Inform patient of risks, benefits and treatment alternatives.
Hypersensitivity Reactions: Postmarketing reports include anaphylaxis, angioedema and Stevens-Johnson Syndrome. Promptly discontinue Econid, assess for other causes , institute appropriate monitoring and treatment, and initiate alternative treatment for diabetes.
Side Effects
Hypoglycaemin: Hypoglycaemia is one of the most widely reported adverse events with glimepiride in many clinical studies. The usual adverse events, other than hypoglycemia. considered to be possibly or probably related to more than 1% of patients treated with glimepiride are as follows: hypoglycemia, dizziness, asthenia, headache, and nausea.Other adverse events observed were: Gastrointestinal reactions: vomiting, gastrointestinal pain, and diarrhea have been reported, but the incidence in placebo-controlled trials was less than 1%. In rare cases, there may be an elevation of liver enzyme levels. Dermatologic reactions: Allergic skin reactions, e.g., pruritus, erythema, urticarial, and morbilliform or maculopapu ar eruptions, occur in less than 1% of treated patients.
Storage Instructions
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
| Brand | High Q |
| Status | Active |
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