Details
DIAPIRID Indications
Diabetes of 2nd type
Contradictions
For the treatment of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus type I, diabetic ketoacidosis, diabetic coma.
The use of the drug is contraindicated in patients with severe disorders of the kidney or liver function.
Dosage & Administration
The initial dose is 1 mg (½ pg 2 mg) of glimepiride per day.
If such a dose allows control of the disease, it should be used for supportive care.
If glycemic control is not optimal, the dose should be increased to 2, 3 or 4 mg glimepiride per day in stages (at intervals of 1-2 weeks).
A dose of more than 4 mg per day gives better results only in some cases. Maximum recommended dose is 6 mg of Diapirid per day.
