About Glimitoid 2mg Tablets
Sulfonylurea diabetes medicine
Used for
- Type 2 diabetes, alongside diet and exercise
Usual adult dose
Usually start with 1 mg once daily with breakfast; increase gradually according to blood sugar. Maximum 8 mg daily.
Common side effects
- Low blood sugar
- Weight gain
- Nausea or stomach discomfort
- Headache or dizziness
Important warnings
- Severe low blood sugar can cause unconsciousness or seizures.
- Skipping meals increases the risk of low blood sugar.
- Kidney or liver impairment increases low blood sugar risk.
- Not suitable for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.
Pregnancy
Generally not recommended during pregnancy; insulin is usually preferred for diabetes treatment.
Breastfeeding
Generally avoided during breastfeeding because low blood sugar in the infant is possible.
Interactions
- Insulin and other diabetes medicines increase low blood sugar risk.
- Alcohol can worsen low blood sugar.
- Beta blockers may hide warning signs of low blood sugar.
- Fluconazole can increase glimepiride effects.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.