Diabeta (Glyburide)

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Description

Diabeta (Glyburide) is a medication used to treat type II diabetes. It works by causing your pancreas to increase the amount of insulin circulating in your blood.

Store your Diabeta at room temperature and keep it out of reach of children.

Directions

Take your Diabeta with your first meal of the day.

Take your Diabeta exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

The usual Diabeta dosage is:

  • Take 5mg by mouth once daily.
    • Depending on your results, your doctor could adjust your dose.

Ingredients

The active ingredient in Diabeta is glyburide. For a complete list of inactive ingredients, click here or check the product packaging.

Fact Table
Formula C23H28ClN3O5S
License US: FDA
Routes of administration By mouth
Legal status Rx Only
Chemical Name Glyburide
Elimination half-life 10 hours
Dosage (Strength) 1.25mg, 2.5mg, 5mg
Pregnancy No risk in other studies
Brands Diabeta
Protein binding 99.9%
PubChem CID 3488
MedlinePlus a684058
ChEBI 5441
ATC code A10BB01
DrugBank DB01016
KEGG D00336
Bioavailability -

Interactions

  • NSAID drugs
  • ACE inhibitors
  • Disopyramide
  • Fluoxetine
  • Clarithromycin
  • Salicylates
  • Sulfonamides
  • Chloramphenicol
  • Probenecid
  • MAOI drugs
  • Beta adrenergic blockers
  • Bosentan
  • Miconazole
  • Fluoroquinolone antibiotics
  • Coumarin derivatives
  • Rifampin
  • Thiazide diuretics
  • Corticosteroids
  • Phenothiazines
  • Oral estrogens
  • Phenytoin
  • Nicotinic acid
  • Sympathomimetics
  • Calcium channel blockers
  • Isoniazid
  • Cyclosporine
  • Colesevelam

Cautions

Do not use Diabeta if:

  • You have a known allergy to any of the ingredients.
  • You have any of the following conditions:
    • Type I diabetes
    • Diabetic ketoacidosis
  • You are currently taking bosentan.

If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or considering becoming pregnant, talk to your doctor about the risks of using Diabeta.

Oral hypoglycemic drugs have been linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular fatality. Discuss your risk with your doctor.

You could be allergic to Diabeta if you have a sulfonamide allergy. Talk to your doctor about your risk.

Diabeta can cause a severe drop in your blood sugar. Ask your doctor about the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia.

Patients with G6PD could develop hemolytic anemia while using Diabeta.

Side Effects

  • Hypoglycemia
  • Cholestatic jaundice
  • Hepatitis
  • Liver enzyme abnormalities
  • Nausea
  • Epigastric fullness
  • Heartburn
  • Allergic skin reactions
  • Pruritis
  • Erythema
  • Urticaria
  • Maculopapular eruptions
  • Erythema multiforme
  • Exfoliative dermatitis
  • Porphyria cutanea tarda
  • Photosensitivity
  • Leukopenia
  • Agranulocytosis
  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Hemolytic anemia
  • Aplastic anemia
  • Pancytopenia
  • Disulfiram-like reactions
  • SIADH
  • Blurred vision
  • Angioedema
  • Arthralgia
  • Myalgia
  • Vasculitis

References:

  1. DailyMed - glyburide tablet. (2019). Retrieved May 24, 2020.



IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.

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