Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Glimepiride
Drug Class
Blood Glucose Lowering Drugs, Excluding Insulin
Chemical Class
Sulphonyl Urea
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
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Uses
Glimepiride is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (not for type ...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Sulphonyl Urea
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antidiabetic Agent, Sulfonylurea pharmacological group
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Sulphonyl Urea. It belongs to Potassium Channel (ATP sensitive) antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antidiabetic Agent, Sulfonylurea pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Glimepiride is 490.60.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
1 to 2 mg — 24 hourly
Initial
2
Adult · PO
4 mg — 24 hourly
Maintenance
3
Adult
Scraped Dose
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed. Glimepiri
4
Child
Not recommended in this age group
Safety Alerts
insulin-dependent diabetes, diabetic ketonaemia, coma/precoma, metabolic acidosis, lactic acidosis, congestive heart failure, severe infections, recent surgery, serious trauma, malnourished, starving or debilitated patients, pituitary/ adrenal in sufficiency, severe lung dysfunction, hypoxaemia, hepatic dysfunction, alcoholism, dehydration, GI disturbances, iodinated contrast IV, hypersensitivity to sulfonylureas, sulphonamides or biguanides,
Important Warnings
Hypoglycaemia,elderly, patients with autonomic neuropathy or taking beta blockers, clonidine, reserpine, guanethidine or other sympatholytic drugs, temporary change over to insulin in excep-tional stress situations (e
trauma, surgery, infections with fever), hepatic or renal impairment, monitor haematologic parameters
Side Effects
Hypoglycaemiatemporary visual impairmentmetallic tasterashsubnormal vit B12 levelsGI disturbancesliver impairment
Drug Interactions
Weakening of the blood glucose-lowering effect by acetazolamide
barbiturates
corticosteroids
diazoxide
diuretics
epinephrine & other sympathomimetics
glucagon
laxatives (long-term use)
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated
Lactation
Contraindicated or not recommended
Storage
Tab Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 129.8
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 12.98 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 129.8
ServaidRs 219.3
Should you consider an alternative?
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Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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