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Amaryl is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Diabetes.
The right dosage of Amaryl depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Amaryl have been listed ahead. These side effects of Amaryl are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Amaryl's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Amaryl related warnings talks about Amaryl's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Amaryl can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Amaryl in conditions like Heart Disease, Liver Disease, Kidney Disease. Other contraindications of Amaryl have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Amaryl may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Amaryl is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
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 Amaryl safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Amaryl. It is best to stop taking Amaryl immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Amaryl safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Amaryl for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Amaryl on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Amaryl. 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 Amaryl on the Liver?
Amaryl can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Amaryl on the Heart?
Amaryl has very mild side effects on the heart.
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 Amaryl unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amaryl habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Amaryl.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Amaryl will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Amaryl only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Amaryl cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Amaryl
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Amaryl with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amaryl
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Amaryl as it can have severe side effects.
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