Pharmacology:Pharmacokinetics: Glimepiride is completely absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Peak Plasma concentrations occur in 2 to 3 hours, and it is highly protein bound. The drug is extensively metabolised to two main metabolites, a hydroxy derivative and a carboxy derivative. The half-life after multiple doses is about 9 hours. About 60% of a dose is eliminated in the urine and 40% in the faeces.
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