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Amaryl Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

AMARYL (glimepiride) Structural Formula Illustration

AMARYL is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus [see Clinical Studies].

Important Limitations of Use

AMARYL should not be used for the treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus or diabetic ketoacidosis, as it would not be effective in these settings.

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What is Amaryl Prescribing Information?

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What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Amaryl Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

  • severe skin rash, itching, redness, or irritation;
  • pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding, fever, unusual weakness;
  • numbness or tingly feeling;
  • trouble breathing;
  • feeling like you might pass out;
  • dark urine, clay-colored stools;
  • upper stomach pain, low fever, jaundice (...

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Amaryl Consumer Information: Uses

Glimepiride is an anti-diabetic drug (sulfonylurea-type) used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar. It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent diabetes). It works by stimulating the release of your body's natural insulin. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke.

HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth usually once daily...

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© Amaryl Patient Information is supplied by Cerner Multum, Inc. and Amaryl Consumer information is supplied by First Databank, Inc., used under license and subject to their respective copyrights.

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