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Glimtab is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Diabetes are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The optimal dosage of Glimtab 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.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Glimtab can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Glimtab normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Glimtab has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Glimtab has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Glimtab related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Heart Disease, Liver Disease, Kidney Disease must refrain from the use of Glimtab since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Glimtab are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Glimtab have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Glimtab, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Glimtab 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 Glimtab safe for pregnant women?
Glimtab can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Glimtab right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Glimtab safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Glimtab on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Glimtab will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Glimtab on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Glimtab. 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 Glimtab on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Glimtab. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Glimtab on the Heart?
Glimtab may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Glimtab 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 Glimtab unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Glimtab habit forming or addictive?
Glimtab does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Glimtab since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Glimtab is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Glimtab is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Glimtab
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Glimtab and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Glimtab
Taking alcohol with Glimtab can be dangerous.
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