Glimepiride

Glimepiride is a derivative of a sulfonamide drug.
Glimepiride is used for controlling blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes in addition to dietand exercise.
Management of blood sugar with glimepiride can help decrease the risk of eye, kidney, and nerve damage.
It is not used for treating type 1 diabetes.
Like other medicines used to treat diabetes, the dose of glimepiride is individualized using periodic measurements of blood sugar to determine the best dose. The usual starting dose is 1 or 2 mg given orally once daily with breakfast or the first major meal of the day. The dose may be increased by 1-2 mg in 1-2 weeks interval up to 8mg maximum based on blood sugar response and given once daily.