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EspañolGlyburide overview
BRAND NAMES:
Glynase Pres-Tab, Glynase Pres-Tab, Micronase
Generic Names:
Glyburide
Uses:
Treats type 2 diabetes.
Therapeutic Classes:
Hypoglycemic
Forms:
Tablet
How it’s taken:
By mouth
What is Glyburide used for?
Glyburide is a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. Glyburide belongs to a class of medications called sulfonylureas. Glyburide is a generic medication also sold under the brand names Micronase, DiaBeta, and Glynase. Glyburide was developed in the 1960s. In the treatment of type 2 diabetes, glyburide use is very common.
What form(s) does Glyburide come in
Tablet
What are common Glyburide doses?
Tablet 1.25MG
Tablet 2.5MG
Tablet 5MG
Common Glyburide prescriptions
glyBURIDE
1.25mg tabletglyBURIDE
2.5mg tabletglyBURIDE
5mg tablet
How to take Glyburide
Take this medicine with breakfast or your first main meal of the day unless your doctor tells you differently.
Missed dose:Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
Missed dose:Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Take this medicine with breakfast or your first main meal of the day unless your doctor tells you differently.
Glyburide contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to glyburide.
Glyburide warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart or blood vessel problems, adrenal or pituitary gland problems, or G6PD deficiency. Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol.
This medicine may cause the following problems:Higher risk of heart or blood vessel problemsLow blood sugar
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. .
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Sweating, trembling, shakiness, increased hunger
Glyburide interactions
Do not use this medicine together with bosentan.
Some medicines can affect how glyburide works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Aspirin, chloramphenicol, ciprofloxacin, cyclosporine, disopyramide, fluoxetine, isoniazid, miconazole, niacin, phenytoin, probenecidBirth control pillBlood pressure medicineBlood thinner (including warfarin)Diuretic (water pill)MAO inhibitorMedicine to treat an infectionNSAID pain or arthritis medicine (including diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen)Phenothiazine medicineSteroid medicine,Sulfa medicineThyroid medicine
If you are also taking colesevelam, take it at least 4 hours after you take glyburide.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Glyburide side effects
Serious Side Effects
Fast or pounding heartbeat, lightheadedness, dizziness
Headache or confusion
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Sweating, trembling, shakiness, increased hunger
Blurred vision, changes in vision
Less Serious Side Effects
Heartburn, gas, or feeling full