GLUCOVANCE 500MG/5MG 30 TABLETS

GLUCOVANCE 500MG/5MG 30 TABLETS
Product Description
 
Glibenclamide / Metformin HCl 5 mg / 500 mg tablet
 
What Glibenclamide / Metformin HCl is used for:
The combination Glibenclamide / Metformin HCl is used to lower blood sugar levels in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2 (non-insulin dependent) along with a proper diet and exercising.
 
Do not take Glibenclamide / Metformin HCl:
If you’re allergic to Metformin, Glibenclamide, other sulfonylureas, sulfonamides or any other component of this medicine.
If you have diabetes mellitus type 1 (insulin dependent)
If you have liver problems.
If you have severe kidney problems.
If you have lactic acidosis or diabetic ketoacidosis (very high blood sugar levels and you experience nausea, vomiting, frequent urination, fatigue and muscle weakness).
If you are dehydrated (lost  too  much  water  from  your  body  due to  long-lasting  or  severe  diarrhea,  or  if  you  have  vomited  several times  in  a  row).
If you have a severe infection, such as an infection affecting your lung or your kidney.
If you are treated for acute heart failure or have recently had a heart attack, have severe problems with your circulation or have breathing difficulties.
If you are taking a medicine called Bosentan for high blood pressure.
If you drink a lot of alcohol.
 
Warnings and precautions:
Talk to your doctor about all your medical conditions before taking this medicine including:
If you are recovering from an injury, operation, infections with fever, or from other forms of stress.
If you have liver or kidney problems.
If you have any heart problems.
If you have a deficiency in an enzyme called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD).
The medicine must be stopped a period of time before a major surgery. Talk to your doctor.
This medicine may cause a rare but serious side effect called lactic acidosis, particularly if your kidneys are not working properly. Symptoms include abdominal pain, vomiting, muscle cramps, severe fatigue, difficulty breathing, and reduced body temperature and heartbeat.
This medicine may cause low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) especially if you miss a meal, exercise more or drink alcohol. Symptoms include: nausea, hunger, shaking, dizziness, confusion, sleepiness, restlessness, difficulty speaking and sweating. You may take a sugar cube or some sweet juice to help it. 
وصف المنتج
 
جليبنكلاميد / ميتفورمين هيدروكلوريد 5 ملغ / 500 ملغ أقراص
 
لماذا يستخدم جليبنكلاميد / ميتفورمين هيدروكلوريد :
تستخدم تركيبة جليبنكلاميد / ميتفورمين هيدروكلوريد لخفض مستويات السكر في الدم لدى داء السكري من النوع 2 (غير المعتمد على الأنسولين) كإضافة لنظام غذائي سليم وممارسة الرياضة.