AVAILABLE INFORMATION FOR
(WONRIDE 1MG TABLET)

SALT INFORMATION
Glimepiride 1 MG

Use
It is an orally available medium-to-long-acting Sulfonylurea Antidiabetic Drug. It is used to treat Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by increasing the insulin production by the pancreas. It is used for controlling high blood sugar and also helps prevent kidney damage
Common Side Effect
Include gastrointestinal tract disturbances, allergic reactions, skin rashes, itching, rarely blood production disorders including thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, and hemolytic anemia.
Precaution
It is not used for type 1 diabetes because in type 1 diabetes the pancreas is not able to produce insulin. Avoid if you are taking Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (salicylates), thiazides or other diuretics, anticoagulants (warfarin) and antifungals (miconazole, ketoconazole). Alcohol consumption and exposure to sunlight should be restricted because they can worsen side effects.

Class of Drug - First Third-Generation Sulfonylurea
Route of Administration - Oral
Bioavailability - 100%
Biological Half Life - 5–8 Hours
Excretion - Urine (~60%), Feces (~40%)