Consult your health care professional about the risks of taking this medicine for your condition before starting on a course with this medicine.
The metformin in this Glyburide + Metformin combination may cause a serious, sometimes fatal condition called lactic acidosis.
Contact your doctor right away if you start to feel unusually cold, or if you have a general feeling of being unwell.
Glucovance (Glyburide) may be described as a white to off – white, crystalline compound.
Glucovance (Glyburide) may also be described as being able to dissolves easily in water and almost not dissolve in Acetone, Ether and Chloroform.
This combination is used in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes.
Contact your paediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children.
Take glucovance exactly as prescribed by your health care professional.
If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.
shortness of breath
dark yellow/brown urine
dizziness
fever/chills/frequent sore throats
muscle pain
fainting
severe vomiting
severe diarrhea
skin rash
irregular heartbeat
unusual weakness/fatigue/discomfort
unusual stomach pain/discomfort
yellowing of the eyes/skin
breathing difficulties
Sometimes, Glucovance (Glyburide) may even cause a runny nose, easy bruising, nausea, flushing, weight gain, drowsiness and tremors.
Moreover, Glucovance (Glyburide) may even cause blurred vision, severe headaches, a tingling sensation, increased thirst, disorientation, sneezing and instant bleeding.
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.
Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.
Glucovance (Glyburide) interacts with various medications, such as, Amiloride (Midamor), Ketoconazole, Colesevelam, Rosiglitazone, Isoniazid, Hydrochlorothiazide and Propranolol.
Moreover, Glucovance (Glyburide) interacts with various other medications, such as, Prednisone, Compazine, Synthroid, Estrogens, Phenytoin, Dilantin, Ginseng and Pepto – Bismol.
Furthermore, Glucovance (Glyburide) interacts with various other medications, such as, Bactrim, Tenormin, Probenecid (Benemid), Ciprofloxacin, Fenugreek, Captopril or Furosemide (Lasix).
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had :
undergoing surgery
become easily dehydrated
frequently drink alcohol(alcohol-containing beverages)
heart attack/failure
hormone changes/problems
kidney disease
liver disease
polycystic ovaries
serious infection/injury
stroke
thyroid disease
undergoing certain x-ray procedures with injectable contrast agents
It is very important for the patient to know that before consuming Glucovance (Glyburide) they must inform their health care professional if they have ever had a history of or are currently suffering from a state of diabetic Ketoacidosis, obstructive lung disease, anemia, Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS), severe asthma or vitamin B12 deficiency.
Moreover, it is also very important for the patient to know that before consuming Glucovance (Glyburide) they must inform their health care professional if they have ever had a history of or are currently suffering from Adrenal insufficiency, Hyponatremia (electrolyte imbalance), fertility dysfunctions, Pituitary insufficiency or the Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone – SIADH.
Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose.
Consult your health care professional about your missed dose.
Glucovance (Glyburide) is used to help prevent blindness, blood circulation disabilities and disabled sexual activities. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Store at room temperature between 59 and 77 degrees F (15 and 25 degrees C), away from heat and moisture.
If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.
If you need to undergo any kind of surgery, inform your doctor you are taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.
Wear a medical identification bracelet or chain that mentions you have diabetes, and a card that has a list of all medications that you take.