Glucovance - Glyburide/metformin Tablets - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Glucovance.
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Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• This drug should not be used with the following medications because very serious interactions may occur.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
• If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not double the dose to catch up.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include.

Medicinal Applications

• This anti-diabetic medication is a combination of two drugs (a sulfonylurea and a biguanide).
• It is used along with a diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent diabetes).
• This medication works by stimulating the release of your body's natural insulin and by restoring your body's proper response to insulin.
• Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent heart disease, strokes, kidney disease, blindness and circulation problems, as well as sexual function problems (impotence).

Glucovance Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature (77 degrees F or 25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
• Do not store in the bathroom.
• Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Glucovance Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.
• It is recommended you attend a diabetes education program to understand diabetes and all the important aspects of its treatment including meals/diet, exercise, personal hygiene, medications and getting regular eye, foot, and medical exams.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist.
• Keep all medical appointments.
• Laboratory and/or medical tests (for example, liver and kidney function tests, fasting blood glucose, hemoglobin A1c, complete blood counts) will be performed to monitor for side effects and response to therapy.
• Regularly check your blood or urine for sugar, as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.

Read Before Using Glucovance (precautions)

• This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions.
• Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have.

Possible Side Effects

• Also see Warning section.
• Nausea, stomach upset, diarrhea, or weight gain may occur initially as your body adjusts to the medication.
• If stomach symptoms recur later (after you are on the same dose for several days or weeks), tell your doctor immediately.
• A late recurrence of stomach symptoms may be due to lactic acidosis.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur.

Warning

• The metformin in this combination medication can rarely cause a condition called lactic acidosis, which can be fatal.
• Seek immediate medical attention if you develop any of the following symptoms of lactic acidosis.

Usage Instructions

• Take this medication by mouth, usually twice daily with meals; or as directed by your doctor.
• Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication.
• Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it.
• To help you remember, use it at the same times each day.
• Your dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.
• This medication may come with a Patient Information Leaflet.
• Read it carefully and ask your doctor or pharmacist any questions you may have about your medication.