Amaryl 3 Tablet 30's

Question 1

How does Amaryl 3 Tablet 30's work?

Accepted Answer

The Amaryl 3 Tablet 30's contains Glimepiride which acts on insulin-secreting cells called beta cells inside the pancreas and activates calcium channels on cells which lets insulin pass out of the cell. This insulin then makes each cell in the body take up glucose and utilize it, thus lowering raised blood glucose. Therefore, it prevents symptoms of type 2 diabetes.

Question 2

What if i miss my dose?

Accepted Answer

A patient is advised to take the missed dose as soon as possible or skip to the next dose if it's been too late. A patient should never attempt to take a double dose to compensate for the missed dose as it may prove harmful.

Question 3

Is Amaryl 3 Tablet 30's safe with warfarin (blood thinner) if taken by a heart stroke patient?

Accepted Answer

Amaryl 3 Tablet 30's is not recommended with warfarin as these two drugs are contraindicated with each other and hence may result in any harmful symptom when taken together in heart patients.

Question 4

In which conditions should I avoid intake of Amaryl 3 Tablet 30's?

Accepted Answer

Avoid intake of Amaryl 3 Tablet 30's and consult a doctor if you have an allergy to sulfa drugs, diabetic ketoacidosis, heart disease, liver or kidney disease, an enzyme deficiency called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PD).

Question 5

How should I handle symptoms of low blood sugar level after taking Amaryl 3 Tablet 30's?

Accepted Answer

Your blood sugar might get decreased, so regular blood glucose monitoring is required. Signs and symptoms of low blood sugar level are feeling very hungry, dizziness, irritability, confusion, anxiety or shakiness. Try to eat or drink a fast-acting sugar source (like fruit juice, hard candy, crackers, raisins or non-diet soda).

Question 6

Is Amaryl 3 Tablet 30's also recommended for type 1 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

No, Amaryl 3 Tablet 30's is only prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes and not type 1 diabetes. If you are type 1 diabetic patient consult with a doctor so that insulin forms can be prescribed for the same.

Question 7

Is Amaryl 3 Tablet 30's safe with oral contraceptives?

Accepted Answer

The patient is advised to talk to a doctor before taking contraceptive pills if he/she is already taking Amaryl 3 Tablet 30's, then the doctor may change the dose of Amaryl 3 Tablet 30's. This is because oral contraceptive pills change body responds to the sugar.

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