Uses of Sigmaryl

Sigmaryl is a hormone drug, indicated in combination with diet and exercise to control blood sugar in patients with non-insulin dependent type 2 diabetes. Follow the article to better understand the use of Sigmaryl drug.

1. What is Sigmaryl?

Sigmaryl belongs to the group of Hormonal and hormonal drugs, manufactured by Sigmarylma Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty., Ltd. - AUSTRALIA.
Sigmaryl medicine is made in the form of tablets, packed in 1 box of 2 blisters, each blister of 15 tablets.
Main ingredients of Sigmaryl:
Glimepiride: 4mg: This is an oral diabetes medication. Other active ingredients are enough for 1 tablet.

2. Uses of Sigmaryl

Sigmaryl is used in combination with diet and exercise to control blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes who are not insulin dependent.

3. How to use, dose of Sigmaryl

How to use:
Use directly orally. It should be taken once a day at breakfast or the first main meal of the day. Dosage:
Initial dose in previously untreated patients: 1-2mg/day. Debilitated, malnourished or elderly patients, patients with liver failure, renal failure, patients at risk of hypoglycemia: 1mg/day. Patients previously treated with other antidiabetic agents: 1-2mg/day, maximum 2mg/day. Maintenance dose: 1 to 4 mg/day (in patients already receiving glimepiride 1 mg/day, increase to 2 mg/day if desired blood glucose levels are still not achieved after 1-2 weeks of treatment; after up to 2 mg, subsequent dose adjustment depending on tolerability and response); dose should be increased gradually, each time increasing by no more than 2mg/day, at intervals of 1-2 weeks; up to 8mg/day.

4. When is Sigmaryl contraindicated?

Hypersensitivity to any ingredient of the drug: Glimepiride, Sulfonylurea or Sulfonamide; Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, coma, and diabetic ketoacidosis. Severe liver and kidney failure: Should switch to insulin. Women who are pregnant and breastfeeding.

5. Side effects when using Sigmaryl

During the use of Sigmaryl medicine, it may cause some side effects, the most common are the following symptoms:
Dizziness, dizziness, headache; Nausea, vomiting, fullness in the epigastrium, abdominal pain, diarrhea; Temporary visual disturbance at the start of the drug. Lower blood glucose.

6. Dealing with missed dose or overdose

If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the scheduled time. Do not take double the prescribed dose.
Overdose: If there are abnormal symptoms when overdose, it is necessary to immediately notify the doctor or medical person for timely handling.

7. Notes when using Sigmaryl

Sigmaryl should not be used in patients with rare hereditary problems of: galactose intolerance, total lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption.
Store Sigmaryl in a cool, dry place, away from direct light, below 30 degrees Celsius. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Above is all information about Sigmaryl drug, patients need to carefully read the instructions for use, consult a doctor / pharmacist before using. Note, Sigmaryl is a prescription drug, patients need to use the drug as prescribed by the doctor, absolutely do not self-treat at home.

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