Mepiryl 4 mg tabl. #30
Manufacturer: May & Baker, Nigeria
Composition: glimepride 4.0 mg
What is the active ingredient in Mepiryl?
Glimepiride.
What is the dosage form of Mepiryl?
Tablets.
What is Mepiryl used for?
To help control blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes who cannot control their blood sugar with diet and exercise alone.
What is the pharmacological classification of Mepiryl?
Oral hypoglycemic.
How is Mepiryl typically administered?
Taken orally, usually once daily, before a substantial breakfast or the first main meal.
What factors determine the dosage of Mepiryl?
The desired blood glucose level, individual patient response, and regular blood glucose monitoring.
What is the recommended starting dose?
1mg.
How often can the dose be increased?
At intervals of one to two weeks, gradually increasing the dose in 1mg increments.
What is the maximum daily dose?
8mg.
What is the most common side effect of Mepiryl?
Hypoglycemia.
What are some symptoms of hypoglycemia?
Headache, ravenous hunger, nausea, vomiting, lassitude, sleepiness, restlessness, impaired concentration, confusion, speech disorders, tremor, dizziness, helplessness, loss of self-control, delirium, seizures, and loss of consciousness.
What other side effects can occur?
Digestive tract symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, sensations of pressure or fullness in the epigastrium, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.
What can happen to your vision, especially at the start of treatment?
Temporary visual impairment due to changes in blood glucose levels.
Who should not take Mepiryl?
Patients hypersensitive to Glimepiride, other sulfonylureas, sulfonamides, or any of the excipients. Pregnant or breastfeeding women. Patients with impaired liver function. Patients with moderate to severe impaired renal function. Children.
Is Mepiryl suitable for the treatment of type 1 diabetes?
No.
What drugs can potentiate the blood-glucose-lowering effect of Mepiryl?
MAO inhibitors, ACE inhibitors, Miconazole, Anabolic steroids, Male sex hormones, Chloramphenicol, Quinolones, Salicylates, Tetracyclines, Guanethidine.
What drugs 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.
Who manufactures Mepiryl?
May & Baker Nigeria Plc.
What is the price of Mepiryl 4 mg tabl. #30?
The price of Mepiryl 4 mg tabl. #30 is ₦ 3750.00, exclusively for online orders through the Intaila mobile application