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Semi Amaryl is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Diabetes are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The optimal dosage of Semi Amaryl 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Semi Amaryl as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Semi Amaryl go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Semi Amaryl's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Semi Amaryl's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Semi Amaryl is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Disease, Liver Disease, Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Semi Amaryl are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Semi Amaryl may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Semi Amaryl is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Semi Amaryl 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Semi Amaryl safe for pregnant women?
Semi Amaryl can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Semi Amaryl right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Semi Amaryl safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Semi Amaryl on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Semi Amaryl will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Semi Amaryl on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Semi Amaryl. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Semi Amaryl on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Semi Amaryl. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Semi Amaryl on the Heart?
Semi Amaryl may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Semi Amaryl 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 Semi Amaryl unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Semi Amaryl habit forming or addictive?
Semi Amaryl is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Semi Amaryl since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Semi Amaryl should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Semi Amaryl for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Semi Amaryl
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Semi Amaryl, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Semi Amaryl
Taking Semi Amaryl with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
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