Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for taking Glimepiride as follows: Glimepiride is mainly excreted by the kidneys. Individuals with renal disease cannot excrete Glimepiride normally and so, this medication can stay in circulation for longer time, resulting in toxicity and severe side effects. In individuals with poor kidney function, glimepiride could be avoided for a safer alternative or be used cautiously with close watch for labs on kidney function. Glimepiride helps for blood sugar regulation [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for taking Glimepiride as follows: Glimepiride is avoided in individuals with history of serious allergic reactions to glimepiride use. Also, it is used with caution in individuals with history of allergic reactions to other drugs belonging to sulfonylurea group, such as, chlorpropamide, glipizide, and tolbutamide. Glimepiride is mainly metabolized in the liver. If liver function is deficient, the metabolism of these medications can suffer. This can lead to increased blood [...]

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Glimepiride as follows: Hypoglycemia Glimepiride acts by stimulating release of more insulin from the cells of pancreas. Increased insulin secretion by glimepiride can help improve shifting of glucose from the blood into the cells of body tissues. Increased glucose shifting into the cells leads to lowered blood sugar numbers and improved regulation of blood sugars. Increased insulin release by glimepiride can sometimes be disproportional to the [...]

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Glimepiride as follows: GI disturbance Patients taking Glimepiride can frequently present with symptoms of stomach upset and gastrointestinal disturbances, such as, nausea and vomiting. Taking the medication with a glass of water and some food or snack can help avoid/reduce these unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms. Increased appetite and weight gain Hypoglycemia with severely low blood sugar levels due to glimepiride intake can strongly stimulate the appetite. Increased [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Glimepiride as follows: Take the medication at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Taking this medication at regularly spaced intervals along with compliance for recommended dietary measures helps to prevent any gross fluctuations in blood sugar numbers and maintain them in the target range. This can also help with preventing any undesired side-effects and toxicity with the medication. Maintain strict compliance with intake of [...]