Glypride 1 Tablet

Composition of Glypride 1 Tablet

Glypride 1 Tablet contains Glimepiride 1 mg. It belongs to the Sulfonylurea class of medicines.

Uses of Glypride 1 Tablet

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (to control high blood sugar) when diet and exercise alone are not sufficient; may be used alone or with other antidiabetic medicines as prescribed

Key benefits

• Lowers fasting and post-meal blood glucose
• Helps achieve HbA1c control
• Once-daily dosing in many patients
• Reduces symptoms related to high blood sugar

How Glypride 1 Tablet works

Glimepiride is a sulfonylurea that stimulates the pancreas (beta cells) to release insulin. It also helps the body use insulin more effectively, thereby lowering blood glucose levels.

How to take Glypride 1 Tablet

Oral tablet. Take exactly as prescribed, usually once daily with breakfast or the first main meal. Swallow with water; do not skip meals after taking it. Dose adjustments are based on blood sugar; do not stop abruptly without medical advice.

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

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

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 Glypride 1 Tablet

Most side effects of Glypride are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar)
• dizziness
• headache
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• diarrhoea
• weight gain
• skin rash

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately 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 Glypride 1 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Risk of hypoglycaemia—more likely with missed meals, excessive exercise, alcohol intake, elderly, or kidney/liver impairment; carry a quick source of glucose. Use with caution in renal/hepatic disease and in patients with G6PD deficiency (risk of haemolysis). Not for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. Monitor blood glucose/HbA1c regularly. Inform doctor before surgery/acute illness; dose changes may be needed. Rare but serious: severe allergic reactions, liver problems, blood count changes—seek care if jaundice, dark urine, unusual bruising/bleeding occur.

Do not take Glypride 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

Other antidiabetics/insulin (increased hypoglycaemia), alcohol (increased risk of hypoglycaemia), beta-blockers (may mask hypoglycaemia symptoms), ACE inhibitors (may enhance glucose-lowering), corticosteroids/thiazide diuretics/sympathomimetics (may raise glucose), azole antifungals (e.g., fluconazole), macrolides (e.g., clarithromycin), quinolones, NSAIDs and salicylates (may increase hypoglycaemia), rifampicin and phenytoin (may reduce effect)

How to store Glypride 1 Tablet

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place. Protect from moisture and direct light. Keep in original strip and out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Glypride 1 Tablet

Take it shortly before a meal, and eat that meal. Check your sugar as often as your doctor has asked, especially when your routine changes.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

SUN PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Antidiabetic

Drug class:

Sulfonylurea