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Glimestar 1 Tablet
Glimepiride (1mg)
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Glimestar 1 Tablet is used for lowers blood sugar levels, stimulates insulin production, reduces risk of complications.
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Key details
Salt: Glimepiride (1mg)
Available variants: tablet 10 Tablet 10 Tablet, tablet 10 Tablet
Price: ₹32 (₹3.19 per tablet)
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: MANKIND (PHARMA)
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Glimestar 1 Tablet in Bangladesh
42 brands registered in Bangladesh with the same salt, strength and form.
- AdglimUnimed Unihealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- AmarylSynovia Pharma PLC.
- AmynilGlobex Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Condia 1Jenphar Bangladesh Ltd.
- DactusThe ACME Laboratories Ltd.
- DialonEskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Mirpur.
- Dialon 1Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Tongi,Gazipur
- DiarylBeximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- DiavirVirgo Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- DietaPacific Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Gifon-1Monicopharma Limited
- Gipid-1Alco Pharma Limited
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- Glaryl 1Ad-din Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- GlemepHealthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- GlimepirideAlbion Laboratories Ltd.
- Glimever 1Veritas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- GlimiridAdvanced Chemical Industries PLC.
- GlimsOpsonin Pharma Limited
- GliridGeneral Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Glisec-1Army Pharma Limited
- Glisulin 1 TabletNaafco Pharma PLC.
- GluconorAristopharma Limited
- GlucoridBiopharma Ltd.
- GlucorightGoodman Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- GlutimTechno Drugs Ltd., Satipara, Narshingdi
- Glymax 1Beacon Pharmaceuticals PLC
- LerideApex Pharma Ltd.
- LimarylPopular Pharmaceuticals PLC
- LimepKemiko Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- LimeridSupreme Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- LimpetDrug International Ltd.
- Limpet-1Drug International Ltd., Gopalpur
- LosuconIncepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Losucon 1Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (Dhamrai Unit)
- MepidRenata PLC
- SB-Glim 1Sunman-Birdem Pharma Ltd.
- SecrinSquare Pharmaceuticals PLC, Pabna
- Secrin 1Square Lifesciences Limited, Pabna
- Senride 1Navana Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- StimulinOrion Pharma Ltd.
- Sulforid 1Desh Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Temglip 1Team Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Brand names differ between countries. Ask a pharmacist or your doctor in Bangladesh before switching. We don't sell or ship these brands. Source: Directorate General of Drug Administration, Bangladesh.
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A substitute contains the same active ingredient (salt), in the same strength, as Glimestar 1 Tablet. The brand name, manufacturer, inactive ingredients and price can differ, and so can release form, so a substitute is not automatically interchangeable.
All medicines sold in India, branded or generic, must meet the quality standards set by the national drug regulator (CDSCO). A lower price does not mean lower quality.
Please confirm with your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands — they will check that the strength and form match your prescription.
Composition of Glimestar 1 Tablet
Glimestar 1 Tablet contains Glimepiride (1mg). It belongs to the Sulfonylurea class of medicines.
Uses of Glimestar 1 Tablet
- Lowers blood sugar levels
- Stimulates insulin production
- Reduces risk of complications
Benefits of Glimestar 1 Tablet
- In Type 2 diabetes
- Glimestar prompts your pancreas to release more insulin, bringing high sugar readings down quickly. Steady control lowers the long-term risk of damage to the eyes, kidneys, nerves and blood vessels.
How Glimestar 1 Tablet works
Sulfonylurea that stimulates pancreatic insulin release and improves sensitivity.
How to take Glimestar 1 Tablet
Take as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. Monitor blood sugar levels regularly. Avoid skipping doses.
Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.
Missed dose and overdose
If you miss a dose
If you missed a a dose of Glimestar 1 Tablet, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the usual time.
If you take too much
An overdose of this medicine can cause severe and prolonged low blood sugar, which may lead to fits or unconsciousness. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.
Side effects of Glimestar 1 Tablet
Most side effects of Glimestar are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. The ones reported most often are:
- Low blood sugar
- weight gain
Stop the medicine and get help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.
Safety advice for Glimestar 1 Tablet
- AlcoholUNSAFE
- Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine.
- PregnancyUNSAFE
- Not recommended in pregnancy. It may harm the developing baby, so tell your doctor at once if you are or might be pregnant.
- Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor before using this while breastfeeding.
- DrivingCAUTION
- May cause drowsiness or affect your concentration. Do not drive until you know how it affects you.
- KidneyCAUTION
- Use with caution if you have kidney disease. Your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor your kidney function.
- LiverCAUTION
- Use with caution if you have liver disease. Your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor your liver function.
Warnings and precautions
Carry sugar source for hypoglycemia; review during illness or fasting.
Do not take Glimestar if
Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for type 1 diabetes or for diabetic ketoacidosis. Not for people with severe kidney or liver disease.
Interactions with other medicines
Many medicines change how strongly this works — tell your doctor about aspirin, blood thinners, antifungals, sulfa antibiotics and beta blockers in particular. Beta blockers can mask the warning signs of low blood sugar.
How to store Glimestar 1 Tablet
Store below 25°C.
Quick tips for Glimestar 1 Tablet
- Take Glimestar 1 Tablet shortly before or with the first main meal of the day (usually breakfast).
- 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 Glimestar 1 Tablet.
- Glimestar 1 Tablet can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
- Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Glimestar 1 Tablet affects you.
- 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).
Related lab tests
People taking Glimestar are often asked to check these from time to time. Your doctor decides which and how often.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- MANKIND (PHARMA)
- Therapeutic class:
- Antidiabetic (Sulfonylurea)
- Drug class:
- Sulfonylurea
- Chemical class:
- Benzenesulfonamides
Substitutes for Glimestar 1 Tablet
Medicines with the same active ingredient (Glimepiride (1mg)). Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.
| Medicine | Pack | Price | vs Glimestar 1 Tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isryl-1 mg TabletSYSTOPIC LAB | tablet · 10`S | ₹17 | 48% cheaper |
| K-Glim 1 mg TabletBlue Cross Laboratories Pvt Ltd | tablet · 15`s | ₹21 | 35% cheaper |
| Glynamic 1 mg TabletFUSION HEALTH CARE | tablet · 10`S | ₹35 | 10% more |
| Startglim 1 mg TabletSANZ PHARMACEUTICALS | tablet · 10`S | ₹37 | 14% more |
| Enristas 1 mg TabletANTHEM BIOPHARMA | tablet · 10`S | ₹39 | 22% more |
| Gride 1 mg TabletEAST WEST PHARMA | tablet · 10`S | ₹39 | 24% more |
| Glisimet 1 mg TabletEYSYS PHARMA | tablet · 10`S | ₹39 | 24% more |
| Glimcare 1Q-CHECK | 10`S | ₹39 | 24% more |
| Glimiprex 1 mgARISTO PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LTD | TABLET · 10`S | ₹40 | 24% more |
| Azulix 1 TabletTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd | tablet · 10`S | ₹40 | 24% more |
| Glador 1 mg TabletLUPIN LAB | tablet · 15`S | ₹59 | 85% more |
| Glimulin-1 mg TabletGLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS | tablet · 15`S | ₹59 | 85% more |
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Glimestar 1 Tablet FAQs
What is Glimestar 1 Tablet used for?
Glimestar 1 Tablet is commonly used for Lowers blood sugar levels, stimulates insulin production, reduces risk of complications. Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What are the benefits of Glimestar 1 Tablet?
Type 2 diabetes: Glimestar prompts your pancreas to release more insulin, bringing high sugar readings down quickly. Steady control lowers the long-term risk of damage to the eyes, kidneys, nerves and blood vessels.
What is the salt in Glimestar 1 Tablet?
Glimestar 1 Tablet contains Glimepiride (1mg). If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.
How should I take Glimestar 1 Tablet?
Take as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Glimestar 1 Tablet work?
Sulfonylurea that stimulates pancreatic insulin release and improves sensitivity.
Is Glimestar 1 Tablet a prescription medicine?
Yes. Glimestar 1 Tablet is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.
What are the common side effects of Glimestar 1 Tablet?
The side effects reported most often with Glimestar are Low blood sugar, weight gain. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.
Can Glimestar 1 Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
Glimestar 1 Tablet is not recommended in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Glimestar.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Glimestar 1 Tablet?
No. Do not drink alcohol while taking Glimestar 1 Tablet.
What if I miss a dose of Glimestar 1 Tablet?
If you missed a a dose of Glimestar 1 Tablet, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the usual time.
Is Glimestar 1 Tablet habit forming?
No. Glimestar 1 Tablet is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Glimestar 1 Tablet?
Isryl-1 mg Tablet has the same active ingredient and strength and is listed from ₹17 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands, the salt is the same, but excipients and release profiles can differ.
How much does Glimestar 1 Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Glimestar 1 Tablet starts at ₹32 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 10 Tablet 10 Tablet, tablet 10 Tablet. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Glimestar 1 Tablet?
Glimestar 1 Tablet is manufactured by MANKIND (PHARMA). PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Glimestar 1 Tablet delivered?
Glimestar 1 Tablet is delivered across India from our licensed pharmacy. Orders placed before 2 pm ship the same day, later ones the next day, every day of the week. Chennai: next-day delivery by Porter, ₹99 (free above ₹1,499). Enter your pincode on the page to see the date it reaches you.
Glimestar 1 Tablet, Quick facts
- Salt
- Glimepiride (1mg)
- Form
- tablet
- Price
- ₹32 (₹3.19 per tablet)
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Schedule
- Schedule H
- Brand
- MANKIND (PHARMA)
- Manufacturer
- MANKIND (PHARMA)
- Therapeutic class
- Antidiabetic (Sulfonylurea)
- Drug class
- Sulfonylurea
- Chemical class
- Benzenesulfonamides
- Action class
- Sulfonylureas (Insulin Secretagogues)
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- tablet 10 Tablet 10 Tablet, tablet 10 Tablet
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
Compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and reviewed by a registered pharmacist. It does not replace your own doctor's advice.
- PingMeDoc clinical monograph library — compiled from Indian package inserts, the Indian Pharmacopoeia
- CDSCO schedules and standard pharmacology references. Reviewed for patient readability. This is general information, not a substitute for your doctor's advice.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
- National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
- Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Glimestar 1 Tablet.
- World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
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Safety disclaimer
Product information is for general awareness and does not replace professional medical advice. Always follow a clinician's guidance and upload a valid prescription when required.