SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Amaryl

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Amaryl

Amaryl has 31 Side Effects total
22 are Life Threatening
0 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Amaryl

Amaryl is also known by the generic name Glimepiride

USES:
Glimepiride is an anti-diabetic drug (sulfonylurea-type) used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar. It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent diabetes). It works by stimulating the release of your body's natural insulin. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke.

Amaryl has 22 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Amaryl

Critical Seriousness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Amaryl

Critical Seriousness - Acquired Decrease of All Cells in the Blood - Pancytopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Amaryl

Critical Seriousness - Blurred Vision is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Amaryl

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Amaryl

Critical Seriousness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Amaryl

Critical Seriousness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Amaryl

Critical Seriousness - Discolored Spots and Small Elevations of the Skin - Maculopapular Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Amaryl

Critical Seriousness - Hemolytic Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Amaryl

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Amaryl

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Amaryl

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of Blood Vessels in the Skin - Cutaneous Vasculitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Amaryl

Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Amaryl

Critical Seriousness - Liver Problems - Disease of Liver is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Amaryl

Critical Seriousness - Low Amount of Sodium in the Blood - Hyponatremia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Amaryl

Critical Seriousness - Low Blood Counts due to Bone Marrow Failure - Aplastic Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Amaryl

Critical Seriousness - Low Blood Sugar - Hypoglycemic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Amaryl

Critical Seriousness - Porphyria Cutanea Tarda is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Amaryl

Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Amaryl

Critical Seriousness - Redness of Skin - Erythema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Amaryl

Critical Seriousness - Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion - SIADH Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Amaryl

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Amaryl

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Amaryl has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Amaryl Drug-Drug Interactions

Amaryl has interactions of severe seriousness with 0 drug(s): Amaryl has interactions of serious seriousness with 14 drug(s). Amaryl has interactions of moderate seriousness with 1319 drug(s). Amaryl has interactions of unknown seriousness with 160 drug(s).

Amaryl has 15 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Amaryl.

Amaryl Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Amaryl.

Relative Contraindications

Hepatic Porphyria is a contraindication of Amaryl.

Contraindication Warnings

Alcoholism - Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol is a contraindication of Amaryl.

Autonomic Dysreflexia - Dysreflexia is a contraindication of Amaryl.

Debilitation - Weakened Patient is a contraindication of Amaryl.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Amaryl.

G6PD Deficiency Anemia - G6PD Anemia is a contraindication of Amaryl.

Hemolytic Anemia is a contraindication of Amaryl.

High Fever >101 Degrees Fahrenheit - Body Temperature More Than 101 Degrees F is a contraindication of Amaryl.

Hypoglycemic Disorder - Low Blood Sugar is a contraindication of Amaryl.

Pituitary Insufficiency - Pituitary Hormone Deficiency is a contraindication of Amaryl.

Primary Adrenocortical Insufficiency - Addison's Disease is a contraindication of Amaryl.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Amaryl.

Surgical Procedure - Recent Operation is a contraindication of Amaryl.

Trauma - Injury is a contraindication of Amaryl.

Amaryl has 6 related brands and strengths:

Amaryl 1 Mg Tab Amaryl 2 Mg Tab Amaryl 4 Mg Tab Glimepiride 1 Mg Tab Glimepiride 2 Mg Tab Glimepiride 4 Mg Tab

Amaryl - Symptoms of overdose may include
shakiness, rapid heartbeat, unexplained sweating, loss of consciousness.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.