Amaryl
Physical Activity, Type 2 Diabetes, Diet + 4 more
Treatment
8 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Amaryl
Treatment for
Physical Activity
What is Amaryl
Glimepiride
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Glimepiride is a prescription drug used to treat type 2 diabetes. It was first approved by the FDA in 1995 and is classified as a second-generation sulfonylurea medication. Glimepiride works by stimulating the release of insulin from the pancreas, which helps lower blood sugar levels. Compared to other sulfonylurea drugs, glimepiride has a longer duration of action, is associated with a lower risk of developing hypoglycemia and weight gain, and has fewer cardiovascular side effects. Glimepiride is usually taken once daily and is sold under the brand name Amaryl.
Amaryl
is the brand name
Amaryl Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Amaryl
Glimepiride
2000
269
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Glimepiride, otherwise known as Amaryl, is approved by the FDA for 8 uses which include Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Physical Activity .
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Used to treat Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in combination with Pioglitazone
Physical Activity
Used to treat Exercise in combination with Pioglitazone
Diet
Used to treat Diet in combination with Pioglitazone
Type 2 Diabetes
Used to treat Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in combination with Pioglitazone
inadequate response to monotherapy
Used to treat inadequate response to monotherapy in combination with Pioglitazone
Inadequate Glycaemic Control
Used in combination with Insulin glargine to help manage Inadequate Glycaemic Control
Sulfonylurea Compounds
Used to treat prior thiazolidinedione and sulfonylurea treatment in combination with Pioglitazone
Inadequate Glucose Control
Used to treat Inadequate Glucose Control in combination with Metformin
Effectiveness
How Amaryl Affects Patients
Glimepiride helps the pancreas to produce more insulin, and improves the body's response to insulin so that it can absorb more glucose from the blood. This helps to reduce blood sugar levels and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1C). In clinical trials, individuals taking glimepiride saw their fasting plasma glucose drop by 46 mg/dL, post-prandial glucose (PPG) drop by 72 mg/dL, and HbA1c drop by 1.4% compared to those taking a placebo. Additionally, higher doses of glimepiride were found to be more effective than lower doses
How Amaryl works in the body
Glimepiride works by blocking potassium channels on the cells that make insulin in the pancreas. These channels normally open when there is low ATP (energy) in the cell and close when there is more ATP. When the potassium channels open, they cause the cell to become more negative, which stops the release of insulin. When glimepiride blocks the channels, it stops them from opening and allows insulin release to continue. Glimepiride also binds to another part of the channel to promote more insulin release from the cell.
When to interrupt dosage
The recommended dose of Amaryl is contingent upon the recognized affliction, including Type 2 Diabetes, Sulfonylurea Compounds and Diet. The amount likewise changes as per the technique of delivery (e.g. Tablet or Oral) provided in the table beneath.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
inadequate response to monotherapy
, 1.0 mg, 4.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 8.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
Sulfonylurea Compounds
, 1.0 mg, 4.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 8.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
Type 2 Diabetes
, 1.0 mg, 4.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 8.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
Diet
, 1.0 mg, 4.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 8.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
Physical Activity
, 1.0 mg, 4.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 8.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
Inadequate Glycaemic Control
, 1.0 mg, 4.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 8.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
Inadequate Glucose Control
, 1.0 mg, 4.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 3.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 8.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
Warnings
Amaryl Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Type 1 Diabetes
Do Not Combine
allergic reaction to sulfonamide derivatives
Do Not Combine
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Do Not Combine
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Amaryl.
Common Amaryl Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
(R)-warfarin
Minor
Glimepiride may increase the anticoagulant activities of (R)-warfarin.
(S)-Warfarin
Minor
Glimepiride may increase the anticoagulant activities of (S)-Warfarin.
Abrocitinib
Minor
The metabolism of Abrocitinib can be decreased when combined with Glimepiride.
Alosetron
Minor
The metabolism of Alosetron can be decreased when combined with Glimepiride.
Amprenavir
Minor
The metabolism of Amprenavir can be decreased when combined with Glimepiride.
Amaryl Toxicity & Overdose Risk
Glimepiride has a low toxicity in rats, with the highest dose having no effect. When taken in high doses for 24 months, mice had an increased chance of developing benign tumors in the pancreas. Glimepiride was not found to have any mutagenic effects and did not affect fertility in rats. In the case of an overdose, severe hypoglycemia with coma, seizures, or other neurological impairment may occur. This can be treated with glucagon or intravenous glucose.
Amaryl Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Amaryl?
196 active investigations are being conducted to assess the potential of Amaryl to treat Type 2 Diabetes, Sulfonylurea Compounds and improve Physical Activity.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Sulfonylurea Compounds
0 Actively Recruiting
inadequate response to monotherapy
0 Actively Recruiting
Inadequate Glycaemic Control
0 Actively Recruiting
Diet
5 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 1
Physical Activity
24 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2
Inadequate Glucose Control
0 Actively Recruiting
Type 2 Diabetes
167 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 4, Early Phase 1
Amaryl Reviews: What are patients saying about Amaryl?
5
Patient Review
5/30/2016
Amaryl for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
5
Patient Review
11/16/2012
Amaryl for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
5
Patient Review
6/13/2013
Amaryl for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
4.7
Patient Review
10/15/2013
Amaryl for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
4.3
Patient Review
10/30/2012
Amaryl for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
4
Patient Review
10/15/2013
Amaryl for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
4
Patient Review
4/4/2014
Amaryl for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
4
Patient Review
1/15/2013
Amaryl for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
3.3
Patient Review
4/2/2019
Amaryl for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
3.3
Patient Review
1/12/2014
Amaryl for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
3.3
Patient Review
1/31/2012
Amaryl for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
3
Patient Review
8/7/2012
Amaryl for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
3
Patient Review
2/3/2013
Amaryl for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
3
Patient Review
2/15/2012
Amaryl for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
2.7
Patient Review
2/9/2013
Amaryl for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
1
Patient Review
2/6/2015
Amaryl for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Patient Q&A Section about amaryl
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Can you take Amaryl and metformin together?
"It is common for people with type 2 diabetes to take both Amaryl (glimepiride) and metformin to lower their blood sugar levels."
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When is the best time to take Amaryl?
"Amaryl should be taken with breakfast or the first main meal of the day. The recommended starting dose of Amaryl is 1 mg or 2 mg once daily."
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What is Amaryl used for?
"Glimepiride is used to help control blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. Keeping blood sugar levels under control can help prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems."
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What are the side effects of Amaryl?
"There are a variety of symptoms that can come with ingesting something that your body is adverse to. These can include feeling nauseous, having an upset stomach, stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, headaches, and feeling tired."
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