Glirid
Drug name: Glirid
Therapeutic actions: Glirid is an oral hypoglycemic preparations which belongs to a group of drugs called sulfonilamides. The drug works by stimulating the secretion of insulin from the β-cells of the pancreas and sensitivity of the peripheral tissues to inuslin.
Indications: The drug is indicated in treatment of Diabetes type II (non-insulin dependent) as an addition to specific exercise and diet which leads to decrease in body weight.
Contraindications and cautions: The drug should not be used in the following condition
- Insulin dependent diabetes type I
- Ketoacidosis
- Diabetic Coma
- Severe renal an liver insufficiency
- Hypersensitivity to gliperimide
- Pregnancy and lactation period
Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Glirid will experience it or any other. The side-effects include:
- Immune system: hypotension, hypersensitivity reactions
- Haemopoiesis system: thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, hemolitic anemia, agranulocitosis and etc.
- Hypoglycemic reactions of different manifestation express nearly immediately after application
- Vision impairment
- Gastrointestinal tract: nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, flatulence, diarrhea
- Liver and biliary pathways: increased liver enzyme function, jaundice, cholestasis
- Skin disorders: Allergic reactions, itching, rash and etc.
- Other: decreased levels of sodium in the blood serum
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with Glirid, please read the information provided with Glirid or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Glirid. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe. Especially mention the following:
- Other antidiabetics including insulin
- Hormones (corticosteroids, sexual steroids)
- Antibiotics
- MAO inhibitors
- Antidepressants
- Diuretics
- Sedatives
- Tranquilizers
- Laxative stimulants
- Antacids
- Vitamins (PP, A)
- Anti-epileptic drugs
- Parkinson disease treatment
- Hypertension treatment
- Alcohol
- NSAID's
Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE Glirid with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.
