Sucorid-2
Glimepiride
Presentation:
Sucorid 2 Tablet: Each film coated tablet contains Glimepiride USP 2 mg.
Description:
Sucorid is a preperation of Glimepiride BP, which belongs to sulphonylurea class. The primary mechanism of action of Glimepiride is lowering of blood glucose by stimulating the release of insulin from functioning pancreatic beta cells. In addition, expancreatic effects may also play vital role in the activity of Glimepiride. Administration of Glimepiride can lead to increase sensitivity of peripheral tissues to insulin. After oral administration Glimepiride is completely (100%) absorbed from GI tract. Glimepiride is completely metabolized by oxidative biotransformation after oral dose.
A mild glucose lowering effect first appeared following single oral doses as low as 0.5-0.6 mg in healthy subjects. The time required to reach the maximum effect was about 2 to 3 hours. After oral
Therapeutic Class: Antidiabetic.
