Glibenclamide 5 mg Tablets

?️ Product Description

Glibenclamide (also known as Glyburide) is used to lower blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin dependent) as an addition to a healthy diet and regular physical activity.

? Do Not Take Glibenclamide

• If you are allergic to the active ingredients or any other components of this medication.
• If you have type 1 diabetes (insulin-dependent diabetes).
• If you have diabetic ketoacidosis (a serious complication where blood sugar levels are very high and you experience nausea, frequent urination, fatigue, and muscle weakness).
• If you are in diabetic coma.
• If you have severe liver problems.
• If you have kidney problems.
• If you are taking Bosentan for high blood pressure.

⚠️ Warnings & Precautions

Tell your doctor about all your health conditions, including if you have:

• If you are recovering from injury, surgery, infection, fever, or other forms of stress.
• If you have liver or kidney problems.
• If you have a deficiency in the enzyme called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD).
• If you have heart disease.

This medication may cause low blood sugar levels, especially if you miss a meal, exercise excessively, or drink alcohol. Symptoms of low blood sugar include nausea, hunger, shaking, dizziness, confusion, drowsiness, difficulty speaking, and sweating. You may need to consume sugar cubes or some juice.

⚠️ Potential Side Effects

Stop using this medication and seek immediate medical attention if you experience:

• Skin rash, itching, redness, blistering, or peeling;
• Chest or throat tightness, difficulty breathing, swallowing, or speaking;
• Unusual hoarseness, swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
  The frequency of these side effects is not known.

⚠️ Serious Side Effects

• Allergic reactions
• Low blood sugar levels
• Liver problems

? Other Medications & Glibenclamide

Tell your doctor about all the medications you are taking, including:

• Medications for pain and inflammation
• Other medications for diabetes
• Anticoagulants like warfarin
• Medications for high blood pressure
• Medications for irregular heartbeats
• Medications for lowering cholesterol
• Medications for mood disorders
• Certain antibiotics
• Antifungals
• Medications for cancer treatment
• Birth control pills
• Medications for asthma and nasal congestion
• Steroids
• Medications for stomach ulcers like cimetidine
• Phenytoin

? How to Take Glibenclamide

• This medication is for adults only.
• Take Glibenclamide exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Take it with food, preferably with your first meal of the day.
• The usual starting dose is 2.5 to 5 mg once daily. Your doctor may gradually increase the dose to a maximum of 20 mg daily, either as one or two doses.

? How to Store Glibenclamide

• Store at room temperature (20 to 25°C / 68 to 77°F).
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Do not use after the expiration date on the packaging.