Drug Details
Therapeutic Class:
Sulfonylurea
Forms:
Tablet
Administration:
By mouth
Therapeutic Uses:
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Glimepiride (Amaryl) Drug Class
Glimepiride (glih-meh-puh-ride) belongs to a group of medications called sulfonylureas.
Glimepiride (Amaryl) Age Range
Glimepiride is approved for use in adults. This medication is not recommended for diabetes treatment in pediatric patients because of the risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and adverse effects on body weight.
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