Glucoban tablet 5mg

About Glucoban tablet 5mg

Glucoban tablet 5mg Uses

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus
• Blood sugar control when diet and exercise alone are not enough
• Used alone or combined with other diabetes medicines
• Long term glycemic management

Drug Class

• Sulfonylurea
• Oral hypoglycemic agent

What Experts Say

Glibenclamide stimulates the pancreas to release more insulin, which lowers blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes whose pancreas still functions.

It is taken with breakfast or the first main meal, since skipping food after a dose can cause blood sugar to drop too low.

Low blood sugar is the main risk to watch for, especially in older adults or irregular eaters, so home glucose monitoring matters.

Glucoban tablet 5mg formula

• Glibenclamide 5mg

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Glucoban tablet 5mg?

• Take with breakfast or the first main meal of the day.
• Do not skip meals after taking this medicine.
• Follow the dose your doctor prescribes; do not adjust it yourself.
• Monitor blood sugar regularly as advised.

Drug Interactions

Glibenclamide interacts with several common medicines.

• Other diabetes medicines and insulin: Combining raises the risk of low blood sugar.
• NSAIDs and certain antibiotics (sulfonamides): Can increase glibenclamide's blood sugar lowering effect.
• Beta blockers: Can mask the warning signs of low blood sugar.

Risks and warnings

• Low blood sugar: Can cause hypoglycemia, especially if a meal is skipped or delayed.
• Elderly patients: Higher risk of low blood sugar, needs careful dose monitoring.
• Kidney or liver disease: Use with caution, as clearance of the drug is affected.
• Pregnancy: Not usually recommended in pregnancy; insulin is generally preferred.

Glucoban tablet 5mg Side Effects

• Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
• Weight gain
• Nausea
• Skin rash
• Dizziness
• Upset stomach

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C in a dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight, out of reach of children.