Class: Sulfonylurea antidiabetic (oral hypoglycaemic)

Manufacturer: Sanofi

Dosage Form: Tablet

Similar Brands:

Uses:

Type 2 diabetes mellitus — lowers blood glucose when diet and exercise alone are insufficient

Dosage:

Adults: Usually start 1 mg once daily with breakfast; adjust gradually (max 8 mg daily)
Children: Not routinely recommended

Side Effects:

Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar)
Weight gain
Nausea, dizziness, headache
Skin rash (rare)

Warnings & Precautions:

Risk of hypoglycaemia — do not skip meals
Use cautiously in kidney or liver disease
Avoid excessive alcohol
Monitor blood glucose regularly

Pregnancy & Lactation:

Not recommended — insulin preferred
Avoid during breastfeeding unless advised

Drug Interactions:

Other antidiabetics or alcohol (increase hypoglycaemia risk)
Certain antibiotics, antifungals, NSAIDs may enhance effect
Corticosteroids may reduce effect

Contraindications:

Type 1 diabetes mellitus
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Severe renal or hepatic impairment
Hypersensitivity to sulfonylureas or sulfonamides

Price: Ksh Amaryl® 1mg 30s - 1080/-, Amaryl® 2mg 30s - 2574/-, Amaryl® 4mg 30s - 2700/-

Notes:

Pack Size: 30s