Amaryl 2mg Tablet

Amaryl 2mg Tablet is an anti-diabetic medicine containing glimepiride as its active ingredient. It is used for lowering the blood glucose in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus when diet & exercise alone are not able to control your blood sugar levels. Amaryl Tablet works by increasing the amount of insulin produced in the body and thus lowering elevated blood sugar.

Type 2 diabetes is a health condition in which your cells don’t respond normally to insulin. Insulin is a hormone that regulates how your body utilises sugar. This leads to increased blood sugar, which can further lead to serious health conditions.

GP 2 tablet , Zoryl 2 tablet , Glimestar 2 tablet , Glimy 2 tablet and Azulix 2 tablet are some other medicines containing glimepiride as the main component. Take Amaryl 2mg Tablet in doses and duration as prescribed by the doctor. It should be taken after having your food.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about all the medicines and supplements you take and all the conditions or diseases you suffer from before starting this medicine.

Dosage

Overdose

Symptoms of overdose are nausea, vomiting, and sleepiness. Immediately consume some sugar or sugar-containing drink. If the person has fainted, do not give food or drink. You must seek immediate emergency medical care if you suspect an overdose with Amaryl Tablet.

Missed a Dose

• If you missed any dose of Amaryl Tablet, then take it as soon as you remember. If it is time for the next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for a missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• Your pancreas produces a hormone called insulin. Insulin moves sugar (glucose) from the blood into the cells. The cells then use it as fuel for energy. In type 2 diabetes, your body doesn’t make enough insulin or doesn’t utilize insulin properly, so the sugar is not able to enter the cells and stays in your bloodstream.
• Glimepiride increases the amount of insulin released from your pancreas. This insulin then lowers your blood sugar levels.

Directions for Use

• Amaryl Tablets should be taken as directed by your doctor. Swallow it whole with a glass of water, do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
• It should be taken with or after a meal to reduce its side effects. It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results and not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Amaryl Tablet during pregnancy?

Amaryl Tablets should not be used during pregnancy. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or planning to have a baby, your doctor may switch to insulin therapy.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Amaryl Tablet while breastfeeding?

Glimepiride may pass into breast milk and should not be taken during breastfeeding. If you are on Amaryl Tablet (prescribed by a physician), then monitor your breastfed baby for signs of low blood glucose levels such as irritation, sleepiness, poor feeding, fits, low body temperature.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Amaryl Tablet?

• Amaryl Tablet can cause low blood sugar levels, which can lead to drowsiness, unconsciousness, confusion. These can be dangerous while driving.
• Consult your doctor whether you can drive a car if you have frequent episodes of hypoglycaemia.
• Keep a juice or a bar of chocolate in the car close to you while driving and in case you start feeling any of the above symptoms of hypoglycaemia, immediately drink the juice or eat the chocolate bar. Note that artificial sweeteners are not of any use in such scenarios.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Amaryl Tablet?

Be cautious not to drink alcohol on an empty stomach. Alcohol increases the risk of low blood sugar.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You experience extreme hunger, headache, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, restlessness, aggression, reduced alertness and reaction time, confusion, shakiness, dizziness. These could be signs of low blood sugar. If you have any of these, immediately have sugar or sweet juice.
• You are suffering from severe liver disease or kidney disease.
• You have G6PD deficiency, and Glimepiride can cause hemolytic anaemia (destruction of red blood cells).

Contraindications

• If you have an allergy to glimepiride or sulfonylureas or sulfonamides or any other ingredients of Amaryl Tablet.
• If you have type1 diabetes.
• If you have the following signs like fatigue, nausea, frequent urination and muscle stiffness (due to diabetic ketoacidosis).
• If you have kidney or liver disease.

Side effects

• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Weight gain
• Hypoglycaemia

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Amaryl Tablet works, or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• These medicines along with Amaryl Tablet can cause a drastic fall in blood glucose levels: fluconazole, aspirin, antidiabetic medicines like metformin, insulin, warfarin, ramipril, lisinopril, allopurinol.
• These medicines can interfere with Amaryl Tablet and cause an increase in blood glucose: oestrogens, progestogens, diuretics, levothyroxine, rifampicin, glucocorticoids, chlorpromazine.

Storage and disposal

• Store at room temperature in a original package
• Keep our of the reach of childrens and pets

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How long do I need to take Amaryl Tablet?

Amaryl Tablet is an antidiabetic medicine and needs to be taken for the prescribed duration. Do not stop taking this medicine on your own without informing your doctor.

What are the side effects of Amaryl Tablet?

Side effects associated with this medicine are nausea, dizziness, headache and weight gain. In case side effects do not resolve on their own, do not stop taking Amaryl Tablet without informing your doctor.