Amaryl 1mg Tablet

• If you have an allergy to Glimepiride or Sulfonylureas or Sulfonamides or any other ingredients of Amaryl 1 mg tablets.
• 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 severe kidney or liver disease.

• Dizziness
• Abnormal taste sensation.
• Weight gain.
• Hypoglycaemia
• Allergic reactions like skin rash, breathing difficulty, drop in blood pressure.

Other General Warnings

• 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).

• Amaryl 1mg tablet is an anti-diabetic medicine. It is used for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus by lowering blood sugar levels. It contains glimepiride as the active ingredient.
• It is recommended to take this tablet at the same time every day to maintain consistent levels of the medication in your system for optimal results.
• Along with taking Amaryl 1mg tablet, it is essential that you do certain lifestyle modifications like exercising regularly, walking, avoiding smoking, and drinking alcohol.
• It is also advised to have a balanced diet with adequate fruits and vegetables for good control of your blood sugar levels.
• Keep a check on your blood sugar levels regularly.
• Before starting Amaryl 1mg tablet, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history.
• Weight gain, low blood sugar, hunger, dizziness, and nausea/vomiting may occur in some individuals with the use of this medicine. Inform your doctor if these effects bother you or do not go away.
• You should avoid driving or operating heavy machinery if you experience drowsiness, unconsciousness or confusion after using Amaryl 1mg tablet.
• Talk to your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease.
• If you miss a dose of Amaryl 1mg, take it as soon as you remember. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the regular time.

Overdose

• Overdose can cause low blood sugar levels, which can cause nausea, vomiting, restlessness, tremor, visual disturbances, sleepiness, coma.
• 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 1 mg tablets.

Missed a Dose

• If you missed any dose of Amaryl 1 mg 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.
• Taking a dual dose can lead to a dangerous fall in blood glucose levels.

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.

Interactions with other medicines

• You should always tell the doctor if you are taking any other medicines, herbal preparation and supplements to avoid any interaction with Amaryl 1 mg tablet.
• These medicines along with Amaryl 1 mg tablets can cause a drastic fall in blood glucose levels: Fluconazole, Aspirin, antidiabetic products like Metformin, Insulin, Warfarin, Ramipril, Lisinopril, Allopurinol.
• These medicines can interfere with Amaryl 1 mg tablet and cause an increase in blood glucose: Oestrogens, Progestogens, Diuretics, Levothyroxine, Rifampicin, Glucocorticoids, Chlorpromazine.
• Beta-blockers (e.g. Propranolol) poses the risk of excessive fall in blood sugar levels. They may also hide sure signs of low blood sugar.

Interactions with food items