Amaryl



 
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Amaryl - Basic Information

 

Indication of Amaryl:

Amaryl is a drug of the sulfonylurea class, which is used as an adjunct to diet, exercise and weight loss, to lower the blood glucose in patients with noninsulin dependent diabetes mellitus (type 2 diabetes).

Action of Amaryl:

Amaryl works primarily to correct insulin deficiency. When the body doesnt have enough insulin, it cant carry glucose out of the bloodstream and into the cells. Amaryl helps the body to produce extra insulin when it is needed (after meals), so it can carry glucose into the cells to be converted into energy. Amaryl may also make tissues in the muscles and other organs of the body more sensitive to insulin.

Dose Advice of Amaryl:

Diet and exercise should first be considered in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. If this fails, an oral antidiabetic agent may be considered, such as Amaryl. Amaryl may be taken with or without food. Initially: one 1 mg tab once daily with 1st main meal of the day, swallowed whole with 1/2 glass water. If necessary, increase by 1 mg every 1-2 weeks until satisfactory control. Usual maintenance dose is 1-4 mg once daily.

Schedule of Amaryl:

Schedule 4

Common side effects of Amaryl:

Hypoglycaemia (blood sugar levels that are too low) Dizziness Weakness Headache Nausea

Uncommon side effects of Amaryl:

Gastrointestinal symptoms such as: VomitingSensations of pressure or fullness in the stomachAbdominal pain and diarrhoea Blurred vision Blood disorders Allergic reactions

Diseases treated by Amaryl:

Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 (non-insulin dependent, mature age onset)


GN: Glimepiride

Con: Headache