Description

Glimepiride Denk is an oral antidiabetic medication used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Prescription

• Prescription-only medication (POM)

Dosage

•  Initial dose: 1-2mg (1-2 tablets) once daily.
•  Maintenance dose: 1-4mg (1-4 tablets) once daily, or as directed by your doctor.

Therapeutic Category

• Antidiabetic, Sulfonylurea

Active Ingredients/Composition

•  Glimepiride 2mg or 3mg per tablet

Variant

• Glimepiride Denk 1mg, Glimepiride Denk 4mg

Consume Type

• Oral tablets

Directions/Usage

•  Take with breakfast or the first main meal.
•  Swallow tablets whole with water.

Common Side Effects

•  Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
•  Dizziness
•  Headache
•  Nausea
•  Allergic reactions (rare)

Package Type

• Pack of 30 or 100 tablets

Storage Advice

•  Store at room temperature (15-30°C/59-86°F).
•  Protect from direct sunlight and heat sources.
•  Keep out of reach of children.

Safety Advice

•  Use as directed.
•  Monitor blood sugar levels regularly.
•  Consult your doctor before taking Glimepiride Denk if you have kidney or liver disease.

Product Substitutes

•  Other sulfonylureas (e.g., Glibenclamide, Gliclazide)
•  Other antidiabetic medications (e.g., Metformin, Pioglitazone)

Manufacturer/Marketer

•  Name: Denk Pharmaceuticals
•  Reputation: Reputable pharmaceutical company

Country of Origin

•   Germany