Mepiryl 2 mg tabl. #30
Manufacturer: May & Baker, Nigeria
Composition: glimepride 2.0 mg
What is the generic name of Mepiryl?
Glimepiride
What is the dosage form of Mepiryl 2mg?
Tablets
How many tablets are in a pack of Mepiryl 2mg?
30 tablets
What is the pharmacological classification of Mepiryl?
Oral hypoglycaemics
What is the manufacturer of Mepiryl?
May & Baker Nigeria Plc.
What type of diabetes is Mepiryl indicated for?
Non-insulin dependent (Type 2) diabetes mellitus (NIDDM)
What is Mepiryl used for?
To lower blood glucose in patients with Type 2 diabetes whose hyperglycemia cannot be controlled by diet and exercise alone.
What is the role of Mepiryl in diabetes management?
It is an adjunct to diet and exercise.
Why is Mepiryl not suitable for Type 1 diabetes?
It is not effective in stimulating insulin release from the pancreas in Type 1 diabetes, where the body does not produce insulin.
How is the dosage of Mepiryl determined?
By the desired blood glucose level.
What is the recommended starting dose of Mepiryl?
The lowest dose sufficient to achieve the desired metabolic control.
How often should Mepiryl be taken?
Usually once a day, immediately before a substantial breakfast or the first main meal.
What is the maximum daily dose of Mepiryl?
8mg
How should the dose of Mepiryl be increased?
Gradually, in intervals of one to two weeks, based on regular blood glucose monitoring.
What is the recommended dose increment?
1mg
How does Glimepiride work?
It stimulates insulin release from the pancreatic beta cells, lowering blood glucose levels.
In which patients is Mepiryl contraindicated?
- Patients hypersensitive to Glimepiride, other sulfonylureas, or sulfonamides. * Pregnant or breastfeeding women. * Patients with impaired liver function. * Patients with moderate to severe impaired renal function. * Children.
What is the most common side effect of Mepiryl?
Hypoglycemia
What are the symptoms of hypoglycemia?
- Headache * Ravenous hunger * Nausea * Vomiting * Lassitude * Sleepiness * Sleep disorders * Restlessness * Aggressiveness * Impaired concentration * Impaired alertness and reactions * Depression * Confusion * Speech disorders * Aphasia * Visual disorders * Tremor * Paresis * Sensory disturbances * Dizziness * Helplessness * Loss of self-control * Delirium * Cerebral convulsions * Somnolence * Loss of consciousness (up to and including coma) * Shallow respiration * Bradycardia
What other side effects may occur with Mepiryl?
- Temporary visual impairment * Nausea * Vomiting * Sensations of pressure or fullness in the epigastrium * Abdominal pain * Diarrhea
What medications can potentiate the blood-glucose-lowering effect of Mepiryl?
- MAO inhibitors * ACE inhibitors * Miconazole * Anabolic steroids and male sex hormones * Chloramphenicol * Quinolones * Salicylates * Tetracyclines * Guanethidine
What medications can reduce the blood-glucose-lowering effect of Mepiryl?
- Laxatives * Acetazolamide * Corticosteroids * Diuretics * Barbiturates
How should Mepiryl be stored?
- Do not store above 30°C. * Keep out of reach of children.
Why may temporary visual impairment occur at the start of treatment?
Due to the change in blood glucose levels, causing temporary alteration in the turgidity and refractive index of the lens.
What does the abbreviation "NIDDM" stand for?
Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus.
What is the price of Mepiryl 2 mg tabl. #30?
The price of Mepiryl 2 mg tabl. #30 is ₦ 2750.00, exclusively for online orders through the Intaila mobile application