Glimicure 4 Tab

Composition

Glimepiride (4mg)

Uses of Glimicure 4 Tab

Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults to improve blood sugar control, as an adjunct to diet and exercise; may be used alone or with other antidiabetic medicines as prescribed.

• •Lowers blood glucose in type 2 diabetes
• •Improves insulin release and utilisation
• •Helps control fasting and post-meal sugar
• •May reduce risk of diabetes-related complications with good control

How it works

Glimepiride is a sulfonylurea that stimulates insulin release from pancreatic beta cells. It also helps improve the body’s response to insulin, thereby lowering blood glucose levels.

Directions for use

Tablet for oral use. Take exactly as prescribed, usually once daily with breakfast or the first main meal. Swallow whole with water; do not skip meals after taking to reduce risk of low blood sugar.

Side effects

Common side effects of Glimicure 4 Tab may include:

• •Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar)
• •dizziness
• •headache
• •nausea
• •abdominal pain
• •diarrhoea
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