Glybovin 5mg Tablet (Glibenclamide 5mg)

Glybovin 5mg Tablet

Glybovin 5 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. Insulin, a hormone produced by the body metabolizes sugar in the blood. When the body does not produce insulin in the required amounts, the blood sugar level in the body increases. This results in diabetes.

A diabetic patient has to maintain his blood sugar levels by following a healthy lifestyle like avoiding sugar in food. Glybovin 5 MG Tablet activates the pancreas to secrete more insulin. This medication is taken alongside a healthy diet. More insulin helps to reduce the level of sugar in the blood.

Consult with your doctor if you have the following conditions – you are pregnant or breast feeding; allergic reactions to a medicine; problems in the kidney or liver. Let your doctor if you are taking other medications before starting a course of Glybovin 5 MG Tablet.

Follow the prescribed dosage carefully which is around 5 mg on a daily basis. It is recommended to skip a dose if you have missed one, do not take multiple doses at once. You may experience certain side effects like nausea, constipation, low blood sugar, weight gain and diarrhea after taking this medication. Consult a doctor immediately if you experience these side effects. The side effects generally tend to improve as the body gets used to the medication.

It is advised to store the medication in a dry and cool place. Make sure the medicine is not exposed to direct light.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Diabetologist before using this medicine.

Use

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Glybovin 5 MG Tablet is used for the reduction of blood sugar levels in patients suffering from Type II diabetes mellitus. It is recommended to follow a controlled diet and exercise regularly along with taking this medicine to obtain better results.

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Side Effects

Nausea

Heartburn

Abdominal Fullness

Yellow Colored Eyes Or Skin

Dark Colored Urine

Fever Or Chills

Swelling Of Face, Lips, Eyelids, Tongue, Hands And Feet

Unusual Bleeding

Fast Heartbeat

Unusual Tiredness And Weakness

Dosage

Missed Dose instructions

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember with food. However, if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose then the missed dose can be skipped.
Overdose instructions

Contact a doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of overdose may include confusion, sweating, weakness, vomiting, fainting, seizures etc.

Work

This medication works by lowering the blood sugar levels by stimulating the production of insulin from pancreatic beta cells.