Glucolip 5 Mg Tablet (Glimepiride)
Price range: $60.50 through $111.00Required
| Pack Size | Price | Unit Price | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 Tablet/s | $60.50 | $0.12 / tablet | ||
| 1000 Tablet/s | $88.00 | $0.09 / tablet | ||
| 1500 Tablet/s | $111.00 | $0.07 / tablet |
| Packaging | Qty |
|---|---|
| Delivery Time | 6 To 15 days |
About Glucolip 5 Mg Tablet (Glimepiride)
Medicine information
- Active ingredient
- Glimepiride
- Delivery time
- 6 to 15 days
- Indication
- Adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
- Manufacturer
- Refer to the supplied product pack
- Packaging
- 500, 1000 or 1500 tablets
- Strength
- 5 mg
- Dosage form
- Tablet
- Route
- Oral
- Prescription status
- Prescription only
Medicine overview
Glucolip 5 mg contains glimepiride, a prescription sulfonylurea for adults with type 2 diabetes.
What it is used for
Used with diet and exercise to improve blood glucose control in adults with type 2 diabetes. It is not for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.
How it works
Glimepiride stimulates insulin release from pancreatic beta cells and may improve peripheral response to insulin.
How it is taken
Take only as prescribed, generally with breakfast or the first main meal. The 5 mg strength should not be started or adjusted without clinical supervision.
Important warnings
Can cause severe hypoglycemia. Monitor glucose as directed and use extra caution with kidney or liver impairment, reduced food intake, illness or interacting medicines.
Side effects and monitoring
Common effects include hypoglycemia, dizziness, headache and nausea. Severe low blood sugar, seizure, fainting, serious rash or allergy requires urgent care.
Pregnancy
Use in pregnancy only under specialist direction; insulin is often preferred.
Breastfeeding
Discuss breastfeeding with a clinician because of potential infant hypoglycemia.
Food, drink and interactions
Alcohol can destabilize blood glucose and increase hypoglycemia risk.
Food and drink
Take with breakfast or the first main meal and do not skip meals.
Storage
Store at controlled room temperature, protected from moisture, and keep out of reach of children.
Frequently asked questions
What is Glucolip 5 used for?
It contains glimepiride and is used with diet and exercise for type 2 diabetes.
What is the key safety risk?
Low blood sugar; know the symptoms and follow the clinician’s monitoring plan.
Sources
Medical information notice: This information does not replace advice from a qualified healthcare professional. Use prescription medicine only as directed by the prescriber and the approved product information.
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