Diabetes

This drug contain glibenclamide 5 mg ie an antidiabetic drug.

Glibenclamide 5 mg lowers blood sugar by causing the pancreas to produce insulin (a natural substance that is needed to break down sugar in the body) and helping the body use insulin efficiently. This will only help lower blood sugar in bodies which produce insulin naturally.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus also known as Diabetes Mellitus .

Glibenclamide is a medication used to control high blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes. It belongs to a class of drugs called sulfonylureas, which work by stimulating the release of insulin from the pancreas.,,The tablets are typically taken orally, with or without food, once or twice a day as directed by a healthcare professional. The dosage strength is 5 mg, and each package contains 10 tablets.,,As with all medications, there may be potential side effects, such as hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), gastrointestinal disturbances, skin reactions, and allergic reactions. Patients should always follow their healthcare provider's instructions and report any adverse reactions they experience while taking glibenclamide.

Dizziness , Nausea, Headache,Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level),Heartburn,Feeling of fullness,Weight gain ,Abdominal pain ,Diarrhoea.

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).

Drug -Drug interaction- It may interact with some pain killers (aspirin, phenylbutazone), blood thinners (heparin), cholesterol-lowering agents (clofibrate), anti-depressants (nortriptyline), anti-hypertensives (captopril, enalapril), stomach ulcers medicines (cimetidine, ranitidine). So, tell your doctor if you are using these drugs before taking glibenclamide 2.5 mg. Drug-food interaction- Taking glibenclamide 2.5mg with alcoholic beverages may increase the risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Drug-disease interaction- Glibenclamide 2.5 mg tablet should be avoided in patients with severe liver or kidney problems, severe thyroid or adrenal gland problems, or whoever had a diabetic coma as it may worsen the condition.

Glibenclamide 5 mg should not be taken until prescribed if you are taking alcohol.It may cause hypoglycemia. So, keep your doctor informed if you drink alcohol.Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Do not breastfeed while you are taking glibenclamide 5 mg without advice from your doctor.

You can Monitor your blood sugar level with a glucometer regularly while you are taking this medicine. 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).Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing or if you have persistent nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain as Glimepiride + Metformin may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood.

Do regular exercise such as cyclingbody walkingbody joggingbody dancing or swimming for a minimum of 30 minutes per day. Invest at least 150 minutes of your week in exercise.Maintain healthy body weight as obesity is also related to the onset of diabetes.Maintain a low fat and a low sugar diet. Replace carbohydrates containing foods with whole grainsbody fruits and vegetables as carbohydrates turn to sugars leading to high blood sugar.Avoid consumption of alcohol and quit smoking.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.You are advised to take this tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition