Amaryl tablets are used to control blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes patients and contain glimepiride, which stimulates natural insulin secretion from the pancreas.
What are the ingredients of Amaryl?
Amaryl consists of the following components:
- Active ingredient: Glimepiride.
- It also contains a group of inactive substances that help form the tablet and improve the absorption of the medication in the body.
What are the uses of Amaryl?
It is used to treat the following conditions:
- Type 2 diabetes that does not require insulin.
- Regulating blood sugar levels.
- Reducing the risk of complications caused by chronic high blood sugar.
What are the doses of Amaryl?
The doctor determines the appropriate dose based on each individual case, and it usually includes the following:
- Starting dose: 1 to 2 milligrams once daily with breakfast or immediately after.
- The dose may be gradually increased by 1 to 2 milligrams every week or two depending on the body's response.
- Maximum dose: 8 milligrams per day.
- In cases of kidney or liver disease or in elderly patients: the dose starts at 1 milligram and is adjusted as needed.