Introduction
Amaryl M 2 belongs to a category of medicines known as anti-diabetic drugs. It is a combination of two medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus ... View More
Uses of Amaryl M 2
Side effects of Amaryl M 2
How to use Amaryl M 2
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Amaryl M 2 is to be taken with food.
How Amaryl M 2 works
Amaryl M 2 is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Glimepiride and Metformin. Glimepiride is a sulfonylurea which works by increasing the amount... View More
Indication
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Administration
Should be taken with breakfast or first main meal of the day.
Adult Dose
Oral Type 2 diabetes mellitus Adult: Each tablet contains glimepiride 1 mg or 2 mg and metformin sustained release 500 mg The initial recommended ... View More
Contraindication
Renal disease or renal dysfunction, as suggested by serum creatinine levels ≥1.5 mg/dL [males], ≥1.4 mg/dL [females] or abnormal creatinine cle... View More
Mode of Action
Glimepiride stimulates the insulin release from functioning pancreatic β-cells and inhibits gluconeogenesis at hepatic cells. It also increases insulin ... View More
Precaution
Renal and hepatic impairment. Avoid alcohol consumption. Hypoglycaemic episodes.
Side Effect
Diarrhoea, vomiting, metallic taste, rash, isolated transaminase elevations, cholestatic jaundice, allergic skin reactions, photosensitivity reactions, ... View More
Interaction
Cationic drugs: Certain medications used concomitantly with metformin may increase the risk of lactic acidosis. Cationic drugs that are... View More
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