Glibenclamide and Metformin Medication Information

Get detailed information on Glibenclamide and Metformin, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.

The updated prescription information on Glibenclamide and Metformin provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.

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Generic Name : Glibenclamide and Metformin

Pronunciation : GLY-BEN-CLA-AMIDE +MetFORE-min

ICD Code : Y42.3 Therapeutic Classification : Antidiabetics

Trade Names/Brand Names of Glibenclamide and Metformin

India :

Aviglen Fo, Aviglen-Mf, Benclamet, Benformin, Ben-Q-Met, Clamet, Clamet-C, Mide Plu, Combidos, Cuben-M, Daocon-M, Daonil-M, Diabetrol, Diatrac-M, Diolin-M, Dior Plus, Duotrol-Sr, Eumet-D, G-Formin, G-Formin-F, G-Formin-P, Glibact-M, Glibomet, Glibomet F, Glifil M F, Glinil-M, Glitrac-M, Glucomin-P, Gluconil-M, Glucored, Glucored F, Glucotrac, Glutowin F, Glycurb, Iscept. Iscept For, Iscpet 500, Iscept-L, Iscept-P, Melitus, Metclam, Metclam Fo, Metica G, Sugatrol, Sugatrol F, Sugnl-M, Triglycome.

International :

Glucovance

Why is Glibenclamide and Metformin Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication contains sulfonylurea and biguanide antidiabetic combination, prescribed for type 2 diabetes.

When should Glibenclamide and Metformin not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with severe kidney disease, chronic metabolic acidosis, diabetic ketoacidosis, with or without coma, and hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Glibenclamide and Metformin?

Adult: PO- Per tab contains glibenclamide 1.25 mg and metformin 250 mg. As initial therapy: Start with 1 tab 1-2 times/day. It may be increased if needed.

How should Glibenclamide and Metformin be taken?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with food.

What are the warnings and precautions for Glibenclamide and Metformin?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart attack, heart, pituitary, or thyroid disease; adrenal insufficiency, stomach problem, infection, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, chronic metabolic acidosis, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

• Follow the diet and exercise program as directed by your physician.

• During hot season this medication may lead to dehydration; to avoid this problem drink adequate fluid.

• Monitor kidney and liver function, fasting blood glucose, hemoglobin A1c, and complete blood cell counts regularly while taking this medication.

• Extreme caution needed in children less than 6 years old.