Direction for Use
Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.You are advised to take this tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition
Form and storage of medicine
Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Precautions , warning and saftey measures of drug name uses
Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor and anxiety.Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms, such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
Contradicition of drug name
Glibenclamide 5 mg should not be taken until prescribed if you are taking alcohol.It may cause hypoglycemia. So, keep your doctor informed if you drink alcohol.Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Do not breastfeed while you are taking glibenclamide 5 mg without advice from your doctor.
Drug-Interaction/Drug-Food/Drug-disease
â—‰Drug -Drug interaction- It may interact with some pain killers (aspirin, phenylbutazone), blood thinners (heparin), cholesterol-lowering agents (clofibrate), anti-depressants (nortriptyline), anti-hypertensives (captopril, enalapril), stomach ulcers medicines (cimetidine, ranitidine). So, tell your doctor if you are using these drugs before taking glibenclamide 2.5 mg. Drug-food interaction- Taking glibenclamide 2.5mg with alcoholic beverages may increase the risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Drug-disease interaction- Glibenclamide 2.5 mg tablet should be avoided in patients with severe liver or kidney problems, severe thyroid or adrenal gland problems, or whoever had a diabetic coma as it may worsen the condition.
