It is sometimes classified as either the first third-generation sulfonylurea, or as second-generation. == Indication / contraindications == Glimepiride is indicated to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus; its mode of action is to increase insulin production by the pancreas. It is not used for type 1 diabetes because in type 1 diabetes the pancreas is n...
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A pill taken to lower the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Only some people with noninsulin-dependent diabetes take these pills. See also: Oral hypoglycemic agents. One of the sulfonylureas. (Amaryl)
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an oral medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes. It lowers blood glucose by helping the pancreas make more insulin and by helping the body better use the insulin it makes. Belongs to the class of medicines called sulfonylureas. (Brand name: Amaryl.)
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an oral medicine used to treat Type 2 diabetes. It lowers blood glucose by helping the pancreas make more
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(gli-mep´ĭ-rīd) a sulfonylurea compound used as a hypoglycemic in treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus; administered orally.
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A pill taken to lower the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Only some people with noninsulin-dependent diabetes take these pills. See also: Oral hypoglycemic agents. One of the sulfonylureas. (Amaryl)
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