DIABETA (GLYBURIDE)
Overview
Diabeta (Glyburide) is an oral prescription drug that is used to treat high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. It is moreover an anti-diabetes medication. Diabeta is, likewise the brand name. Its generic name is Glyburide. As per the recommendation, it must be taken along with a convenient diet and exercise, above all.
How It Works
It pertains towards a category of prescriptions, also known as Sulfonylureas. This drug causes the pancreas to produce insulin typically and helps the body to use insulin more effectively. This helps insulin to break down glucose more efficiently, hence reducing the amount of sugar in the blood. It will only help to reduce the blood sugar levels in patients whose bodies produce insulin naturally. This is how Glyburide allows people with type 2 diabetes to achieve glycemic control.
Dosage
- Not recommended for children under 18 years.
- Adult Dosage:
- The initial dose of 2.5 mg – 5 mg once daily with the first meal of the day (breakfast) likewise.
- Increase dosage by 2.5 mg at weekly intervals depending upon tolerability and blood glucose levels, above all.
- Maintenance dose of 1.25 mg – 20 mg daily in single or divided doses, moreover.
- Doses above 10 mg should be divided accordingly.
- Maximum dose of 20 mg daily recommended.
- Dosage for Elderly or debilitated Patients:
- An initial dose of 1.25 mg once daily with the first meal.
- However, an increase in dosage will depend on glycemic control and tolerability.
- Dosage may vary furthermore if insulin is added to the treatment.
Common Side Effects
- Serious Side Effects:
- Allergic reactions: Symptoms are, for instance:
- Rash, Itchiness
- Swelling of lips, tongue, throat and mouth
- Hives
- Skin Peeling
- Liver Problems: Symptoms are, for instance:
- Cloudy Urination
- Clear coloured faecal matter
- Stomach Pain
- Loss of appetite
- Yellow skin and eyes
- Low Sodium Levels: Symptoms are,
- Headache
- Weakness
- Change in balance
- Seizures
- Change in Eyesight
- Muscle and Joint pain
- Low Blood Sugar
- Common Side Effects:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach Pain
- Diarrhoea
These are some side effects of Diabeta. If you notice any symptoms, call for immediate medical help.
How to Take This Medication
- Take this medication as and when prescribed by the doctor.
- You must not begin, terminate or alter the doses failing to take your doctor’s advice.
- Take it once daily with the first meal of the day.
- If you miss a dose, don’t take tables at once.
- If you overdose, contact a doctor immediately.
- Follow the diet plan and exercise regularly.
Warnings and Precautions
- Important Warning:
- Increased Cardiovascular Mortality: Diabeta (Glyburide)may increase heart problems in patients.
- Other Warnings and Precautions:
- Don’t take this drug if you have/are,
- Allergic Reactions
- Type 1 diabetes
- Taking Bosentan
- Inform your doctor if you have/are, for instance:
- G6PD Deficiency
- Diabetic ketoacidosis
- Jaundice
- Heart problems
- Kidney Problems
- Liver Problems
- Pregnant or planning to get pregnant.
- Breastfeeding
- Taking Bosentan, Colesevelam or any other medication.
- In a Diabetic coma or pre-coma.
- You are going to have surgery.
- Avoid drinking alcohol.
- Older people should first monitor their kidney function, likewise.
- It is not recommended for children under 18 years.