Glibenclamide
Information about Glibenclamide
Glibenclamide uses
Glibenclamide is used to lower the blood sugar level in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus that is not controlled by diet and exercise alone.
. It is used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.How glibenclamide works
Glibenclamide is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower blood glucose.
Common side effects of glibenclamide
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Nausea, Diarrhea, Heartburn, Stomach fullness, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Allergic reaction, Hepatitis (viral infection of liver), Cholestatic jaundice, Hemolytic anemia, Agranulocytosis (deficiency of granulocytes in the blood), Decreased white blood cell count, Hepatic porphyria, Disulfiram-alcohol reaction
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Expert advice for Glibenclamide
- Take it shortly before or with the first main meal of the day (usually breakfast). Avoid skipping meals.
- Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Glibenclamide affects you.
- It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
- Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor and anxiety.
- Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms, such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
Frequently asked questions for Glibenclamide
Glibenclamide
Q. Is Glibenclamide the same as Glipizide?
No, Glibenclamide and Glipizide are different medicines. However, they belong to the same class of medicines called sulfonylureas and are used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults.
Q. Does Glibenclamide play any role in the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)?
No, Glibenclamide is not known to have any role in the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Also, there is no clinical evidence available regarding the same.
Q. Why should Glibenclamide be used cautiously in elderly patients?
Glibenclamide should be used with extra caution in elderly patients because they are at high risk of getting low blood sugar (hypoglycemic event).