It is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is used in addition to diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
It is an anti-diabetic medication. It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood glucose.
Side Effects of Glimepride are Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level), Nausea, Headache, Dizziness.