Secretag 1MG Tab 10S

Tablet

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

Glimepiride is a sulfonylurea antidiabetic. It lowers blood glucose mainly by stimulating insulin release from pancreatic beta cells and may also improve peripheral insulin sensitivity.

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 is individualized based on blood sugar response.

Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar), dizziness, headache, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, weight gain, rash, photosensitivity

Risk of hypoglycaemia is higher with missed meals, excessive exercise, alcohol intake, elderly patients, kidney/liver impairment, or with interacting medicines. Monitor blood glucose regularly. Use with caution in renal or hepatic disease; dose adjustments may be needed. Seek medical help for severe hypoglycaemia, jaundice, severe skin reactions, or signs of allergy. Not for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. Inform doctor before surgery or during acute illness (dose changes may be required).

Other antidiabetics/insulin (increased hypoglycaemia), alcohol (increased hypoglycaemia risk), beta-blockers (mask hypoglycaemia symptoms), ACE inhibitors (may enhance glucose-lowering), corticosteroids and diuretics (may raise blood glucose), rifampicin (reduced effect), azole antifungals such as fluconazole/miconazole (increased effect), NSAIDs and salicylates (increased effect), warfarin (effect may change; monitor INR)

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

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