Glibenclamide

Therapeutic Group

Blood Glucose Lowering Drugs, Excluding Insulin

Indication Dosage

Glibenclamide is a medication used to help control high blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. It helps your body use insulin more effectively, which can lower your blood sugar and prevent complications from diabetes. Always take it as your doctor prescribes and follow a healthy lifestyle to manage your diabetes effectively.

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Maturity-onset Diabetes Mellitus:

Adult: Initially 5 Mg Daily, Adjusted According To Response, Dose To Be Taken With Or Immediately After Breakfast; Maximum 15 Mg Per Day.
Children: Not Recommended.

Content

Tab 2.5mg /5mg: Glibenclamide 2.5mg /5mg.

Pregnancy

Not Recommended

Stability

Sulphonylurea

Contra Indications

Acute Porphyria, Renal And Hepatic Disease, Diabetic Coma Insulin-dependent Diabetes.

Precautions

Acute Porphyria, Renal And Hepatic Disease, Diabetic Coma Insulin-dependent Diabetes.

Lactation

Contraindicated or Not Recommended.

Side Effects

Thrombocytopenia
Aplastic Anemia
Hemolytic Anemia
Cholestatic Jaundice
Fictitious Hypoglycaemia
Agranulocytosis
Hepatitis
Nausea And Sensation Of Fullness
Transient Visual Disturbance
Blood Dyscrasias.