Martin Dow Pharmaceuticals (Pak) Ltd
Glucovance Tab 5mg/500mg 2x15's
Glibenclamide 5 mg + Metformin Hcl 500 mg
Inclusive of all taxes · Pack of 30 Tab
Prescription may be requested
This medicine is marked as relaxed. You can order it now, and our pharmacist may ask for a prescription before dispatch if needed.
Frequently asked
How should I take this medication?
Take with meals to reduce stomach upset and help lower the risk of low blood sugar. Swallow the tablet whole with water. Take it at the same time each day as prescribed. Do not skip meals after taking it.
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Product Summary:
It lowers blood sugar by increasing insulin release and improving insulin sensitivity.
Who It's For:
Adults with Type 2 Diabetes whose blood sugar is not adequately controlled with diet, exercise, or single-drug therapy.
Key Benefits:
Improves blood glucose control, lowers HbA1c, combines two complementary diabetes medicines in one tablet, and helps reduce diabetes-related complications.
- Generic name
- Glibenclamide 5 mg + Metformin Hcl 500 mg
- Manufacturer
- Martin Dow Pharmaceuticals (Pak) Ltd
- Form
- Tablet
- Pack size
- Pack of 30 Tab
- Prescription
- Relaxed — may be requested
- MRP
- Rs.306.90
Uses
Primary Use:
Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
Also Used For:
Combination therapy when treatment with metformin or a sulfonylurea alone is insufficient.
Who May Benefit:
Patients with Type 2 diabetes requiring stronger blood sugar control than can be achieved with a single oral antidiabetic medication.
Warnings & interactions
Warnings:
May cause severe hypoglycemia, especially in elderly patients or those who skip meals. Metformin carries a rare risk of lactic acidosis. Monitor kidney function regularly.
Avoid If:
Type 1 diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis, severe kidney disease, severe liver disease, metabolic acidosis, or allergy to glibenclamide or metformin.
Interactions:
Insulin, alcohol, corticosteroids, diuretics, beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, NSAIDs, certain antibiotics, and antifungal medications may alter blood glucose control or increase side effects.
Common side effects
Diarrhoea, Headache, Nausea / Vomiting, Abdominal pain and Dizziness., Diarrhea, Headache
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