Glypride 1 mg Tablet

Glypride 1 mg Tablet is a prescription diabetes medicine that contains 1 mg of glimepiride in each tablet. It belongs to the sulfonylurea class and is used with diet and exercise to help lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. Glypride 1 mg Tablet is not insulin, and it is not used to treat type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.

How it works: Glimepiride helps the pancreas release more insulin when blood sugar is high, which can help bring glucose levels down. In tablet form, Glypride 1 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and works throughout the day to support better blood sugar control.

Glypride 1 mg Tablet is the lowest strength in this brand range, which makes it a common choice when a doctor wants to start with a smaller amount and adjust carefully. Because the tablet contains only 1 mg of glimepiride, it may be better suited for people who need a gentle starting dose or who are more sensitive to blood sugar lowering. The 1 mg strength can also be easier for a clinician to titrate before moving to higher Glypride strengths if needed.

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus
• Blood sugar control with diet and exercise
• Adjunct treatment when lifestyle changes alone are not enough
• Part of a doctor-directed diabetes treatment plan

• Swallow Glypride 1 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew it unless your doctor says otherwise.
• Take it with breakfast or with your first main meal of the day to lower the chance of low blood sugar.
• Take it at the same time each day for the best routine and to help you remember doses.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose; ask your pharmacist or doctor what to do instead.
• Carry a quick source of sugar with you in case of hypoglycemia, especially when starting treatment or changing the dose.

Each Glypride 1 mg Tablet provides 1 mg of glimepiride. Depending on your blood sugar response, your doctor may prescribe it once daily with breakfast or the first main meal, and the dose may be adjusted over time. Do not exceed the amount your doctor prescribes; the maximum daily dose is determined by your prescriber and your blood sugar results.

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)
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Weight gain
• Stomach discomfort
• Fatigue

• Glypride 1 mg Tablet can still cause low blood sugar, especially if you skip meals, exercise more than usual, or drink alcohol.
• Use extra caution if you are older, have kidney or liver problems, or have a history of frequent hypoglycemia.
• Do not use this medicine for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.
• Be careful when driving or operating machinery until you know how Glypride 1 mg Tablet affects you.
• Tell your doctor about heart disease or circulation problems before starting treatment.
• Alcohol can increase the risk of low blood sugar and may make side effects more likely.
• If you take insulin or another diabetes medicine, your doctor may need to adjust therapy to avoid hypoglycemia.

• Insulin or other diabetes medicines that can lower blood sugar
• Alcohol
• Warfarin and other medicines that may affect bleeding or glucose control
• Certain antibiotics, antifungals, and other prescription medicines that can change blood sugar levels

Store Glypride 1 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.