Description
Glimepiride is a medication used as a second-line treatment for type 2 diabetes before resorting to insulin. It works by stimulating the release of insulin from the pancreas, thereby reducing blood sugar levels. It binds to and blocks adenosine triphosphate-sensitive potassium channels in the membrane of pancreatic beta cells, a mechanism which causes the membrane potential to depolarize and leads to increased calcium ions in the cells, further stimulating insulin release into the bloodstream.
Ingredients
Glimepiride
Drug Class
Sulfonylurea
Uses
Glimepiride is utilized for the following therapeutic indications:
- Manages blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes
- Enhances insulin secretion from the pancreas
- Reduces the risk of diabetes-related complications
- May be used in combination with other antidiabetic medications
- Helps improve overall glycemic control
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