Glimepiride
ATC Code
A10BB12
Glimepiride
Definition
A long-acting, third-generation sulfonylurea with hypoglycemic activity. Compared to other generations of sulfonylurea compounds, glimepiride is very potent and has a longer duration of action. This agent is metabolized by CYP2C9 and shows peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARgamma) agonistic activity.
Also known as Amaryl, GLIMEPIRIDE — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC A10BB12 per RXNORM
- NCIT NCIT:C29073 per NCIT
- SCTID 109079009 per RXNORM
- SCTID 386966003 per RXNORM
- UNII 6KY687524K per RXNORM
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes mellitus type 2 | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
Organ Effects
| Organ | Side effect / interaction | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Pancreas | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
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