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glimepiridenoun
A sulfonylurea antidiabetic drug.
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Glimepiride
Glimepiride, is an anti-diabetic medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. It is less preferred than metformin. Use is recommended together with diet and exercise. It is taken by mouth. Glimepiride takes up to three hours for maximum effect and lasts for about a day.Common side effects include headache, nausea, and dizziness. Serious side effects may include low blood sugar. Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding is not recommended. It works mainly by increasing the amount of insulin released from the pancreas. It is classified as a second-generation sulfonylurea.Glimepiride was patented in 1979 and approved for medical use in 1995. It is available as a generic medication. In 2020, it was the 87th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 8 million prescriptions.
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Glimepiride
Glimepiride is a medium- to long-acting sulfonylurea antidiabetic drug. It is marketed as Amaryl by Sanofi-Aventis, GLIMPID by Ranbaxy Laboratories and GLIMY by Dr.Reddy's Labs. It is sometimes classified as either the first third-generation sulfonylurea, or as second-generation.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of glimepiride in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of glimepiride in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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