Getryl 2mg Tablet

Getryl 2mg contains glimepiride, an oral antidiabetic medicine used to help control blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. It belongs to the sulfonylurea group and works mainly by increasing insulin release from the pancreas.

Main Uses

Getryl 2mg is primarily used for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus when diet, exercise and other measures alone are not sufficient to control blood glucose.

It may be prescribed alone or together with other diabetes medicines, such as metformin, depending on the patient’s blood sugar levels and treatment plan.

Getryl is not used to treat type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.

Composition

Each Getryl 2mg tablet contains:

Glimepiride 2mg

Getryl 2mg is supplied as an oral tablet.

How It Works

Glimepiride belongs to the sulfonylurea class of antidiabetic medicines. It stimulates the pancreas to release more insulin. The increased insulin helps the body use glucose more effectively and lowers blood sugar levels.

Because it increases insulin release, glimepiride can sometimes cause blood sugar to fall too low, particularly when meals are skipped or the medicine is taken in excess.

How to Take

Take Getryl 2mg exactly as prescribed by your doctor. It is generally taken with or immediately before the first main meal of the day.

Swallow the tablet with water and do not skip meals after taking the medicine unless your doctor has advised otherwise.

The dose is adjusted according to blood glucose response. Do not increase, decrease or stop the dose without medical advice.

Side Effects

Possible side effects include:

• Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Nausea
• Weakness
• Increased hunger
• Weight gain

Symptoms of low blood sugar may include sweating, shaking, hunger, fast heartbeat, confusion, dizziness or weakness.

Severe or repeated episodes of hypoglycemia require medical attention.

Warnings and Precautions

Getryl should be used carefully in people with kidney or liver problems because these conditions can increase the risk of prolonged low blood sugar.

Do not skip meals after taking glimepiride. Alcohol may increase the risk of hypoglycemia and should be discussed with a healthcare professional.

Blood glucose should be monitored regularly as recommended by the treating doctor.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Contraindications

Getryl is generally not appropriate for:

• Type 1 diabetes
• Diabetic ketoacidosis
• Severe kidney or liver impairment in situations where glimepiride is unsuitable
• Known allergy to glimepiride or related sulfonylurea medicines

Important Interactions

Glimepiride may interact with medicines that increase or decrease blood sugar levels, including:

• Insulin
• Metformin and other oral antidiabetic medicines
• ACE inhibitors
• Some antibiotics
• Beta-blockers
• Corticosteroids
• Diuretics
• Certain antifungal medicines
• Warfarin and other medicines that may affect blood glucose control

Always tell your doctor or pharmacist about all medicines and supplements being used.