Glimepiride
- Generic Name
- Glimepiride
- Brand Names
- Duetact, Tandemact
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C24H34N4O5S
- CAS Number
- 93479-97-1
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 6KY687524K
- Background
First introduced in 1995, glimepiride is a member of the second-generation sulfonylurea (SU) drug class used for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) to improve glycemic control. Type 2 diabetes is a metabolic disorder with increasing prevalences worldwide; it is characterized by insulin resistance in accordance with progressive β cell failure a...
- Indication
Glimepiride is indicated for the management of type 2 diabetes in adults as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control as monotherapy.
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- Associated Conditions
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Associated Therapies
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