Gluvas 2

Indonesia • Dexa Medica

Indication

Non-insulin-dependent (type II) diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) whose concentration of the blood glucose cannot be controlled by diet and exercise alone.

Composition

Glimepiride 2 mg

Package

5 strips of 10 tablets

Dosage Forms

Tablet

ATC Classification

A10B

Warning

Alcohol
Caution
This item may not be safe for use with alcohol. Use with caution and after consultation with your doctor.
Machinery
Consult Your Doctor
Safety of this item for use while operating heavy machinery has not been established. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
Not Recommended
This item is not safe for use during pregnancy.
Lactation
Not Recommended
This item is not safe for use during lactation.

Dosage

0 to 18 Years Old

Safety and effectiveness have not been established.

18 Years Old and Above

Starting dose:
1-2 mg once daily, administered with breakfast or at the first main meal. Those patients who may be more sensitive to hypoglycemic drugs should be started at 1 mg once daily and should be titrated carefully.

Usual maintenance dose:
1-4 mg once daily.

Maximum dose:
8 mg once daily.

Other Details

After reaching a dose of 2 mg, dosage increases should be made in increments of no more than 2 mg at 1-2 week intervals based upon the patient’s blood glucose response. Long-term efficacy should be monitored by measurement of HbA1c levels, for example, every 3 to 6 months.