Glimy is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Diabetes.
The optimal dosage of Glimy is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Glimy side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Glimy are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Glimy's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Unknown while nursing. Warnings related to Glimy's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Glimy is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Disease, Liver Disease, Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Glimy contraindications section.
Besides this, Glimy may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Glimy, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Glimy is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Glimy is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Glimy safe for pregnant women?
Glimy may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Glimy again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Glimy safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Glimy in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Glimy is unavailable.
What is the effect of Glimy on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Glimy. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Glimy on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Glimy. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Glimy on the Heart?
Glimy is rarely harmful for the heart.
Glimy should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Glimy unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Glimy habit forming or addictive?
Glimy is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Glimy does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Glimy is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Glimy is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Glimy
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Glimy together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Glimy
Consuming Glimy with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Amaryl (glimepiride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 272
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1156-1158
