Amaryl - Glimepiride Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Amaryl.
• Amaryl
• glim-EP-er-ide

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Read Before Using Amaryl (precautions)

• Before taking this drug, tell your doctor if you have been hospitalized for diabetes or have any of the following medical problems.

Amaryl Storage Instructions

• Store this at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) away from heat and light.
• Do not store in the bathroom.
• Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.

Possible Side Effects

• Stomach pain, gas, bloating or diarrhea are most common but should subside as your body adjusts to the medication.
• Also, skin rash/itching, dizziness and nausea may occur.
• Sun sensitivity/rash occurs rarely.
• If any of these effects continue or become severe, inform your doctor.
• Notify your doctor if you develop.

Usage Instructions

• Take this by mouth exactly as prescribed, usually once a day with breakfast or the first main meal of the day.
• Your dose may be adjusted initially every 1-2 weeks to determine the most effective dose for you.
• Follow dosing instructions closely and keep all doctors appointments.
• It is important that you regularly test your urine or blood for sugar as discussed with your doctor.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of any nonprescription or prescription medication you may take particularly.

Medicinal Applications

• Glimepiride is used along with diet to treat diabetes.
• It can be used with insulin or metformin in certain cases.
• Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent heart disease, strokes, kidney disease, circulation problems, and blindness.

Amaryl Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.
• It is recommended you attend a diabetes education program to understand diabetes and all important aspects of its treatment including meals/diet, exercise, personal hygiene, medications and getting regular eye, foot and medical exams.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist.
• Keep all medical appointments.
• Laboratory and/or medical tests (for example, liver and kidney function tests, fasting blood glucose, hemoglobin A1c, complete blood counts) will be performed to monitor for side effects and response to therapy.
• Regularly check your blood or urine for sugar, as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include lightheadedness, sweating, rapid pulse, tremor, confusion, seizures, and loss of consciousness.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose.
• Instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.