Glyburide - Glyburide - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Glyburide.
• Diabeta, Glycron, Glynase, Micronase
• GLY-byur-ide

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.

Possible Side Effects

• Nausea, heartburn, stomach fullness, and weight gain may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur.

Overdose

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

Glyburide Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature away from light and moisture.
• Storage temperature ranges differ according to different manufacturers, so consult your pharmacist for more information.
• Do not store in the bathroom.
• Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

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 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).

Read Before Using Glyburide (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.

Medicinal Applications

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

Glyburide 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.
• 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.

Usage Instructions

• Take this medication by mouth with breakfast or the first main meal, usually once daily; or use as directed by your doctor.
• Some patients, especially those taking higher doses, may be directed to take this drug twice a day.
• The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.
• Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it.
• To help you remember, use it at the same time(s) each day.
• Monitor blood glucose levels on a regular basis.