Glimepiride
Physical Activity, Type 2 Diabetes, Diet + 4 more
Treatment
8 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Glimepiride
Treatment for
Physical Activity
What is Glimepiride
Glimepiride
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Glimepiride is a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. It belongs to a class of drugs called sulfonylureas, which help lower blood sugar levels by stimulating the release of insulin from the pancreas. Glimepiride has a longer duration of action than other similar drugs and is associated with a lower risk of developing hypoglycemia and weight gain. It is effective in reducing fasting plasma glucose, postprandial glucose, and glycosylated hemoglobin levels. Glimepiride was approved by the FDA in 1995 and is typically taken once daily in pill form. It is sold under the brand
Amaryl
is the brand name
Glimepiride 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 Glimepiride Affects Patients
Glimepiride helps the body respond better to insulin and use glucose from the blood. In studies, patients taking glimepiride had a lower fasting plasma glucose, post-prandial glucose, and HbA1c than those taking a placebo. The 4- and 8-mg doses of glimepiride had the most significant effects, but the 4-mg dose was the most effective.
How Glimepiride works in the body
Glimepiride works by blocking potassium channels in the pancreas that control insulin secretion. These channels open when the cell has a low ratio of ATP to ADP, which causes the cell to release potassium and become more negative. This inhibits insulin secretion. When the cell has a high ratio of ATP to ADP, the channels close and the cell becomes more positive. This leads to the opening of calcium channels, allowing calcium to enter the cell and cause the contraction of the filaments that trigger the release of insulin from stored vesicles. Glimepiride binds to both sulfonylurea receptor-1 and sulfony
When to interrupt dosage
The prescribed dose of Glimepiride is based on the diagnosed malady, including Type 2 Diabetes, Sulfonylurea Compounds and Diet. The dosage also varies as per the method of distribution (e.g. Tablet or Oral) laid out 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
Glimepiride 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 Glimepiride.
Common Glimepiride 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.
Glimepiride Toxicity & Overdose Risk
The most toxic dose of glimepiride in rats is greater than 10000mg/kg. In an experiment with rats, doses of up to 5000 parts per million (ppm) did not cause cancer. However, when given to mice in high doses for 24 months, benign tumors in the pancreas were observed. Glimepiride did not cause any mutations in laboratory tests. In male and female rat studies, glimepiride had no impact on fertility. If someone takes too much glimepiride, they may experience severe low blood sugar with coma, seizures, or other neurological issues. This can be treated with gluc
Glimepiride Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Glimepiride?
196 active trials are currently being conducted to assess the potential of Glimepiride in alleviating Type 2 Diabetes, Sulfonylurea Compounds and improving 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
Glimepiride Reviews: What are patients saying about Glimepiride?
5
Patient Review
9/15/2015
Glimepiride for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
5
Patient Review
9/8/2015
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5
Patient Review
4/5/2016
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5
Patient Review
8/24/2018
Glimepiride for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
5
Patient Review
2/16/2017
Glimepiride for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
5
Patient Review
12/27/2016
Glimepiride for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
4.7
Patient Review
8/12/2015
Glimepiride for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
4.3
Patient Review
12/4/2017
Glimepiride for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
4
Patient Review
3/16/2016
Glimepiride for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
3.7
Patient Review
4/13/2020
Glimepiride for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
3.3
Patient Review
7/29/2016
Glimepiride for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
2.3
Patient Review
11/1/2015
Glimepiride for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
2.3
Patient Review
7/10/2015
Glimepiride for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
2.3
Patient Review
1/17/2020
Glimepiride for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
2
Patient Review
8/6/2015
Glimepiride for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
2
Patient Review
3/6/2019
Glimepiride for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
1
Patient Review
12/4/2016
Glimepiride for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Patient Q&A Section about glimepiride
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What glimepiride is used for?
"Glimepiride treats high blood sugar by increasing the amount of insulin produced by the pancreas. It is most effective when used in combination with another oral medicine, such as metformin."
Answered by AI
Is glimepiride the same as metformin?
"The medicine Amaryl is effective in lowering blood sugar, but it may cause weight gain as a side effect. Glucophage is the first choice medicine to control blood sugar and lower the risk of death from diabetes, although some people may not be able to tolerate the stomach side effects."
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What are the side effects of taking glimepiride?
"Some symptoms of low blood sugar levels are trembling or shaking, feeling nervous or anxious, being irritable, sweating, feeling lightheaded or dizzy, having a headache, or having a fast heart rate or palpitations. Other symptoms may include feeling nauseous, feeling weak, or gaining weight inexplicably."
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What is the best time of day to take glimepiride?
"You will typically take glimepiride once a day. You should take this medicine with food. Most people take it in the morning with their breakfast. If you do not eat breakfast, be sure to take it with your first meal of the day."
Answered by AI