AMARYL DESCRIPTION
Amaryl (Glimepiride) - Tablet
Manufactured by Aventis Pharma Inc. This medicine is a sulfonylurea used to treat diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes).
Amaryl; Pronounced: AM-a-ril, Generic name: Glimepiride
Where can I order Amaryl from? Can I buy Amaryl at Canadian prices?
Yes, if you are from the U.S. then you can buy Amaryl at Canadian prices. Currently we will only accept an order for Amaryl from U.S. and Canadian residents. Both U.S. and Canadian residents require a prescription to purchase Amaryl and when you order Amaryl it will be shipped with express shipping.
Why is this Amaryl prescribed?
Amaryl is an oral medication used to treat type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes when diet and exercise alone fail to control abnormally high levels of blood sugar. Like other diabetes drugs classified as sulfonylureas, Amaryl lowers blood sugar by stimulating the pancreas to produce more insulin. Amaryl is often prescribed along with the insulin-boosting drug Glucophage. It may also be used in conjunction with insulin and other diabetes drugs.
Most important fact about Amaryl
Always remember that Amaryl is an aid to, not a substitute for, good diet and exercise. Failure to follow a sound diet and exercise plan may diminish the results of Amaryl and can lead to serious complications such as dangerously high or low blood sugar levels. Remember, too, that Amaryl is not an oral form of insulin, and cannot be used in place of insulin.
How should you take Amaryl?
Do not take more or less of this medication than directed by your doctor. Amaryl should be taken with breakfast or the first main meal. --If you miss a dose...Take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take 2 doses at the same time. --Storage instructions...
Amaryl should be stored at room temperature in a well-closed container.
What side effects may occur with Amaryl?
Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, tell your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Amaryl.
Less common or rare side effects may include:
Anemia and other blood disorders, blurred vision, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, itching, liver problems and jaundice, muscle weakness, nausea, sensitivity to light, skin rash and eruptions, stomach and intestinal pain, vomiting
Amaryl, like all oral antidiabetics, can result in hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). The risk of hypoglycemia can be increased by missed meals, alcohol, fever, injury, infection, surgery, excessive exercise, and the addition of other medications such as Glucophage or insulin. To avoid hypoglycemia, closely follow the dietary and exercise regimen suggested by your doctor.
Symptoms of mild low blood sugar may include:
Blurred vision, cold sweats, dizziness, fast heartbeat, fatigue, headache, hunger, light-headedness, nausea, nervousness
Symptoms of more severe low blood sugar may include: Coma, disorientation, pale skin, seizures, shallow breathing
Ask your doctor what steps you should take if you experience mild hypoglycemia. If symptoms of severe low blood sugar occur, contact your doctor immediately; severe hypoglycemia is a medical emergency.
Why should Amaryl not be prescribed?
Avoid Amaryl if you have ever had an allergic reaction to it.
Do not take Amaryl to correct diabetic ketoacidosis (a life-threatening medical emergency caused by insufficient insulin and marked by excessive thirst, nausea, fatigue, and fruity breath). This condition should be treated with insulin.
Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding when taking Amaryl
Do not take Amaryl while pregnant. Since studies suggest the importance of maintaining normal blood sugar levels during pregnancy, your doctor may prescribe injected insulin instead. Drugs similar to Amaryl do appear in breast milk and may cause low blood sugar in nursing infants. You should not take Amaryl while nursing. If diet alone does not control your sugar levels, your doctor may prescribe injected insulin.
Recommended dosage of Amaryl
ADULTS
The usual starting dose is 1 to 2 milligrams taken once daily with breakfast or the first main meal. The maximum starting dose is 2 milligrams.
If necessary, your doctor will gradually increase the dose 1 or 2 milligrams at a time every 1 or 2 weeks. Your diabetes will probably be controlled on 1 to 4 milligrams a day; the most you should take in a day is 8 milligrams. If the maximum dose fails to do the job, your doctor may add Glucophage to your regimen. Weakened or malnourished people and those with adrenal, pituitary, kidney, or liver disorders are particularly sensitive to hypoglycemic drugs such as Amaryl and should start at 1 milligram once daily. Your doctor will increase your medication based on your response to the drug.
CHILDREN
Safety and effectiveness in children have not been established.
Overdosage
An overdose of Amaryl can cause low blood sugar (see "What side effects may occur?" for symptoms).
Eating sugar or a sugar-based product will often correct mild hypoglycemia. For severe hypoglycemia, seek medical attention immediately.
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