Introduction

Uses of Amaryl 4

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Side effects of Amaryl 4

Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
Headache
Nausea
Dizziness

How to use Amaryl 4

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Amaryl 4 is to be taken with food.

How Amaryl 4 works

Amaryl 4 is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower blood glucose.

What if you forget to take Amaryl 4?

You should skip a dose of Amaryl 4 if a meal is skipped, and add a dose of medicine if you eat an extra meal.

Quick Tips

Take it shortly before or with the first main meal of the day (usually breakfast). Avoid skipping meals.
Exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) alongside.
Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while you are taking this medicine.
Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Amaryl 4 affects you.
It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor and anxiety.
Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms, such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).

Safety Advice

UNSAFE – Alcohol: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Amaryl 4.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Pregnancy: Amaryl 4 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Breastfeeding: Amaryl 4 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.\nMonitoring of the breastfed infant's blood glucose is advisable during maternal therapy with Amaryl 4
CAUTION – Driving: Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION – Kidney: Amaryl 4 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Amaryl 4 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.\nUse of Amaryl 4 is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. These patients can experience very low blood sugar levels which may become normal after a long time.
CAUTION – Liver: Amaryl 4 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Amaryl 4 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.\nUse of Amaryl 4 is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease. These patients can experience very low blood sugar levels which may become normal after a long time.