Glador 4 mg Tablet

Glador 4 mg Tablet is a prescription diabetes medicine that contains 4 mg of glimepiride in each tablet. Glimepiride belongs to the sulfonylurea class, which helps lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes when diet and exercise alone are not enough. Glador 4 mg Tablet is used as part of a diabetes treatment plan to improve blood glucose control. It is not used for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.

How it works: Glimepiride helps the pancreas release more insulin, which lowers blood sugar after meals and throughout the day. As a tablet, Glador 4 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed in the digestive tract so the medicine can work systemically.

Glador 4 mg Tablet is a higher-strength glimepiride tablet, so it is usually chosen for people whose doctor has already assessed that they need more than a lower dose. Because each tablet contains 4 mg, it may lower blood sugar more strongly than lower-strength tablets and may also carry a greater risk of hypoglycemia if not taken as prescribed. A clinician may select Glador 4 mg Tablet when blood sugar control is not adequate on smaller strengths and the patient can safely tolerate this dose.

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus
• Blood sugar control in adults
• Adjunct to diet and exercise
• May be used alone or with other diabetes medicines

• Swallow the Glador 4 mg Tablet whole with water; do not chew or crush it unless your prescriber specifically tells you to.
• Take it with your first main meal of the day or exactly as directed by your doctor to help reduce low blood sugar.
• Do not skip meals after taking Glador 4 mg Tablet, since this medicine can cause blood sugar to drop too low.
• Check your blood sugar regularly as advised, because this 4 mg strength may have a stronger glucose-lowering effect than lower doses.
• If you miss a dose, follow your prescriber’s instructions; do not take extra tablets to make up for it.
• Keep a quick source of sugar available in case of hypoglycemia, such as glucose tablets or juice.

Each Glador 4 mg Tablet provides 4 mg of glimepiride. The usual dosing schedule may be once daily, but the exact dose and whether it is taken once or more than once daily depends on your blood sugar response and your doctor’s instructions; the maximum daily dose should not be exceeded without medical direction. Because this is a 4 mg strength, it is meant for a doctor-selected dose rather than self-adjusting.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Glimepiride may include:

• Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), which may be more likely with this 4 mg strength if meals are missed
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Headache
• Weight gain
• Tiredness

• Glador 4 mg Tablet can cause low blood sugar, especially if you skip meals, exercise more than usual, or take other diabetes medicines.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how Glador 4 mg Tablet affects you.
• Alcohol can increase the risk of hypoglycemia and should be used only if your doctor says it is safe.
• People with kidney or liver problems may be more sensitive to glimepiride and may need close monitoring.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, endocrine disorders, or a history of severe low blood sugar.
• Older adults may be more likely to have prolonged or serious hypoglycemia with higher-strength glimepiride tablets.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your clinician before using Glador 4 mg Tablet.

• Insulin or other diabetes medicines, including other sulfonylureas, can increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
• Alcohol may worsen low blood sugar.
• Some medicines can raise or lower blood sugar, including corticosteroids, beta-blockers, diuretics, and certain antibiotics.
• Blood thinners such as warfarin may interact and require closer monitoring.
• Antifungal medicines like fluconazole may increase glimepiride effects in some patients.

Store Glador 4 mg Tablet at room temperature in a dry place, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light, and keep it out of reach of children.