Glimepiride is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

How Glimepiride works

Glimepiride is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower blood glucose.

• 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 Glimepiride 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).