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Amaryl

Amaryl

Glimepiride

Glimepiride tablets for type 2 diabetes. It stimulates insulin release from the pancreas, so it requires some remaining beta cell function to work.

All strengths and pack prices
StrengthPackPricePer unit
1mg30 tablets$74.00$2.47
1mg60 tablets$81.00$1.35
1mg90 tablets$93.00$1.03
1mg120 tablets$105.00$0.88
1mg180 tablets$140.00$0.78
1mg360 tablets$252.00$0.70
2mg30 tablets$67.00$2.23
2mg60 tablets$106.00$1.77
2mg90 tablets$143.00$1.59
2mg120 tablets$180.00$1.50
2mg180 tablets$256.00$1.42
2mg270 tablets$367.00$1.36
2mg360 tablets$484.00$1.34
3mg30 tablets$75.00$2.50
3mg60 tablets$118.00$1.97
3mg90 tablets$162.00$1.80
3mg120 tablets$204.00$1.70
3mg180 tablets$291.00$1.62
3mg270 tablets$422.00$1.56
3mg360 tablets$551.00$1.53
4mg30 tablets$75.00$2.50
4mg60 tablets$118.00$1.97
4mg90 tablets$160.00$1.78
4mg120 tablets$206.00$1.72
4mg180 tablets$291.00$1.62
4mg270 tablets$421.00$1.56
4mg360 tablets$553.00$1.54
Active ingredient
Glimepiride
Route
Oral use
Form
Tablet
Strengths
1mg · 2mg · 3mg · 4mg

This listing uses Amaryl as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.

Prescription and consultation requirements for Amaryl vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.

Amaryl details

Alternative names
glimepiride
Therapeutic class
Sulfonylurea
Pharmacological class
Second-Generation Sulfonylurea
Minor side effects
nausea; dizziness; headache
Moderate side effects
hypoglycaemia; weight gain; flu-like symptoms
Dosage forms
Tablet
Administration route
Oral use
Originator
Sanofi-Aventis
Onset time
2–3 hours
Duration
24 hours
Storage instructions
Store below 25°C.
Drug interactions
NSAIDs; Warfarin; Beta Blockers
Age restrictions
Approved for adults.
Contraindications

diabetic ketoacidosis; severe hepatic impairment; hypersensitivity to glimepiride

Serious side effects

severe hypoglycaemia, requires immediate medical attention; haemolytic anaemia, requires immediate medical attention

Patient summary

Glimepiride tablets for type 2 diabetes. It stimulates insulin release from the pancreas, so it requires some remaining beta cell function to work.

Mechanism of action

Stimulates the release of insulin from functioning pancreatic beta cells by binding to specific ATP-sensitive potassium channels.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: Risk of neonatal hypoglycaemia. Avoid in late pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.

What you will receive

Amaryl is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.

  • The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Glimepiride, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
  • The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
  • Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.

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